Dispatch Assistant (Surface Transport Unit)

UNAMA was established in 2002 as a Political/ Peacebuilding Mission, exceptionally) directed and supported by the UN Department of
Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) assists the people of Afghanistan in laying the foundations for sustainable peace and development in the country. UNAMA’s current mandate comprises the following priorities: the provision of good offices; support for the organization of future elections; strengthening capacity in the protection and promotion of human rights, including the protection of children affected by armed conflict and prevention of child recruitment; support for gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment; the coordination and facilitation of humanitarian assistance; and support for Afghanistan’s development and governance priorities, including the rule of law, transitional justice as an essential component of the ongoing peace process, budget execution, and the fight against corruption throughout the country. The Security Council also recognized that the renewed mandate of UNAMA is in support of Afghanistan’s full assumption of leadership and ownership in the security, governance, and development areas."

Under the direct supervision of Fleet Operations Manager of Surface Transport unit the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:


• Assist the Fleet Operation Manager in the control of the daily running of UNAMA’s vehicle dispatch service in Kabul;
• Inspect the vehicles regularly, for maintenance schedule, unreported accidents/incidents and operational readiness of the vehicles;
• Assist in the coordination of the driver assignment and the transportation of UNAMA Intl. staff between UNAMA compounds to/from work, VIP and/or UNAMA guests on official duties, road
missions etc;
• When required, conduct briefings and prepare candidates for UNAMA driving tests; Assist with road safety campaign, training and briefings;
• Ensures that all United Nations safety procedures, rules and regulations in relation to Transport are adhered to;
• Assist national Dispatcher with tasking of national staff drivers at Kabul Dispatch offices;
• Monitoring of driver permit database, ensuring no person is driving/operating UNAMA transport equipment without valid UN driver’s permit;
• Assist with preparation of Dispatch monthly reports (vehicle utilization, kilometer usage, POL consumption etc);
• Assist in the training and mentoring of National Staff Personnel undertaking similar functions;
• Perform various other functions related to the post as directed by your supervisor.