General Information
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About the Region
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO
Role Purpose
The Driver ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel. The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion in performing their responsibility, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Driving Services
•Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.
•Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items as required.
•Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.
•Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports
Vehicle Maintenance and Documentation
•Perform routine checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.
•Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.
•Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.
•Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts
Accident Response
•Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.
Administrative and Facility Support
•Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.
•Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.
•Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining a roster of service providers.
•Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services.
•Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.
Skills
Competencies
Education Requirements
Required
- Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience.
- Driver’s training with a valid driver’s license.
Experience Requirements
Required
- Relevant experience is work in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Desired
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.Experience in providing operational support to field missions in remote areas of the Central African Republic is desirable.
** Ability to speak basic Sango is required
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| French | Fluent | Required |
| English | Intermediate | Desirable |
Additional Information
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
- UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
- We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
- UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- For more details about the contract types, please click here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.