Driver, GS 2, FT, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (PAT # 94329)

Under the general supervision of Administrative Assistant, operates and maintains office vehicles and performs driving responsibilities assigned

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Organizational Context:
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does-in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions-her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens-addressing inequity-not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nation.

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general supervision of Administrative Assistant, operates and maintains office vehicles and performs driving responsibilities assigned.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items. Ensures-non staff travelling in UNICEF vehicle sign a liability waiver form.
2. Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required.
3. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
4. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. Ensures MOSS compliant communication equipment and tools are in a working order and compliance with UNDSS security requirements during travels. Ensures First Aid Kit is up to date.
5. Complies with UNICEF’s 20 Driving Principles. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.
6. Performs other duties, as required.

Impact of Results:
Describe the type of decisions or recommendations regularly made and their impact on other persons or the work of the office.
• Makes decisions to apply technical skills in order to provide safety in transporting staff and other authorized persons when driving; makes decisions on maintaining of vehicle. Such decisions will crucially impact the safety, health and life of the people.

Describe the type of recommendations regularly made and why they are important.
• May make recommendations on and safety maintenance on vehicles

Describe the most damaging error(s) that could be made in the performance of the job and their consequences.
• Errors and negligence in safe driving and maintaining of vehicles can lead to an accidence resulting in injuries and/or loss of human lives.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

Technical education; driver’s license; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair; two year’s work experience as a driver, preferably with international organizations, safe driving record; good knowledge of Tajik and/or Russian, working level knowledge of English.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

• Applying technical expertise
• Copying with pressure and setbacks

Application:
The link to review detailed Specific Job Profile would be available at the following links: www.untj.org/jobs, www.unicef.org/tajikistan/resources, www.facebook.com/uniceftajikistan.

The candidates who are interested to apply for the position should follow the electronic application's instructions at: http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/504725?lApplicationSubSourceID=

It requires the applicant to upload the detailed CV and academic degrees/diplomas. UN candidates should upload at least two latest performance evaluation reports.

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.