Driver & Logistics Clerk , Multiple positions

Peace and Security Centre

The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Cluster is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations. It is headed by the Cluster Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its clients.

Background - UNMAS

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards. Legislative mandates also recognize UNMAS technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles. As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates. 

Background – UNMAS Iraq

The UNMAS Iraq programme was formally established in June 2015, at the request of the UN Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Iraq, to lead the UN efforts to mitigate explosive threats in the country, as well as to support the enhancement of national and regional mine action capacities. UNMAS is supporting multiple layers of operations under the UNMAS Iraq Strategic Plan which focuses on three main components: 1. Explosive Hazard Management;
2. Capacity Enhancement, and
3. Risk Education. 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Security Officer, the Driver & Logistics Clerk provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel.

This position is based in Erbil, Iraq, with frequent missions to the field. The Driver & Logistics Clerk can often be required to travel in complex and challenging environments with limited resources and eventually stay there overnight (when required)

The Driver & Logistics clerk is responsible for the following duties:

• Daily driving missions  and processing admin tasks
• Conduct personal security detail (PSD) missions with dialy preparation and inspection of kit and vehicles
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle log books, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts
• Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an incident or a accident
• Assist the Security Officer and/or Logistics Officer in preparing Receiving Inspection Report (RIR), storage arrangements, Inventory record keeping of spare parts and other goods.
• Assists in local procurement process such as obtaining quotation from local suppliers
• Assist in arranging for clearance of consignments such as processing Tax Exemption Certificates, Customs clearances and necessary permits from Local Government Offices
• Provide upto date inframtion in regards to local laws on traffic environments
• Assistance with office tasks (photocopying, scanning as directed)
• Assist Logistics Officer in processing visas and Residents Permits for International personnel at local government offices
• Care and maintenance of all UNOPS vehicles, paying special attention to cleanliness, refueling, road safety, etc.
• Compiling and maintenance of transportation logs and documentation;
• Ensure vehicles have appropriate documentation i.e. accident forms etc.;
• Carry out radio checks when required;
• Carry out regular security training on the reaction to events that might occur while on mission;
• Ensure vehicles have a full complement of safety and emergency equipment including fire extinguisher, ETB Bag, etc.;
• Perform other related duties as required. 

• Secondary school diploma (high school) or equivalent with minimum of 3 years experience is required.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree is an asset

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in driving armored vehicles is required
• Minimum of one (1) year of logistics experience is desired
• A valid driver's license is required
• Experience as a driver in a conflict/post-conflict environment is desired.
• Experience in driving both Manual and Automatic transmission vehicles is required
• Experience working as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) Driver is desired.
• Experience in usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) is desired
• Experience in working with Private Security Companies is highly desired
• Experience in working with US military, NGOs and UN Organizations is highly desired
• Good knowledge and experience in working in the provinces of Erbil, Nineveh and Kirkuk.
• Excellent knowledge of protocol is desired.

Language:

• Fluency in Kurdish Language (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Intermediate English (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desired

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.