Light Vehicle Driver / Warehouse Worker

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Material Management Team in the Transportation Operations Unit, Travel and Transportation Section (TTS), Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS), Division of Administration, Department of Operational Support. The incumbent reports to the General Foreperson of the Team. The Material Management Team is responsible for managing the contracts for the provision of stationery items, photocopy paper, corrugated cartons, envelopes, and other expendables. The Team is also responsible for administering the programme for recycled toner cartridges, managing loading dock and central warehouse that includes receipt and deliveries of incoming goods/materials delivered to the UNHQ by its commercial vendors, bar-coding functions for the property management and inventory control system at UNHQ.

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides operational support to UN Secretariat entities globally, including advisory, operational and transactional support services and, where needed, exercises delegated authority on behalf of clients. DOS supports the entire UN Secretariat, consisting of almost 100 entities located around the globe.

The Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS) operates the Headquarters complex, striving to provide effective and efficient planning, management, maintenance and operation for all existing physical facilities and assets at the UN Headquarters, New York. FCAS also supports office and conference facilities, property management, travel and transportation services, archives and records management, mail and pouch operations, catering, giftshop and the United Nations Postal Administration.

The Travel and Transportation Section provides travel and transportation services at UN Headquarters (travel, shipments management, UN travel documents (e-UNLP & UN Certificates), visas and host country services, local transportation, materials management and UNHQ garage operations.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the General Foreperson of the Team and the overall guidance of the Chief, Travel and Transportation Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

- Assist with the daily operational requirements;
- Operate light vehicles for the delivery of goods/materials;
- Load/unload goods/materials from/to vehicle/loading dock/warehouse;
- Inspect deliveries to ensure goods received are undamaged and conform to the purchase
order specifications relating to quantity and product ordered;
- Perform handling tasks of goods/materials of a special nature such as medical supplies;
- Operate heavy duty warehouse equipment such as fork-lifts, electric and manual jacks to
move bulk supplies within storage facility and the UN complex;
- Perform pre-trip inspection and basic preventative maintenance to vehicle/warehouse
equipment to minimize inherent risks;
- Maintain safe operation by complying with organizational policies, procedures and
standards as well as state and local driving rules and regulations;
- Electronically bar-code nonexpendable UN assets;
- Prepare shopping carts for stock items;
- Input relevant data in the Team's database for recording and statistical purposes;
- Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the New York City area and its traffic laws and regulations as well as those of neighboring States; Knowledge of height and weight restrictions on all highways, commercial routes and security and safety awareness; Knowledge of inventory and warehousing procedures, relevant procurement, administrative and financial rules and regulations; Ability to organize and summarize data for a variety of reports, etc.; Ability to prioritize and undertake multiple tasks within limited deadlines; Ability to handle the daily lifting of weight (cartons, etc.) averaging 10 to 70 pounds each or more; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of experience in supply, inventory management and logistics support or related area is required.
Experience in operating equipment such as forklifts (gas/electric) and electric jacks is desirable.
Experience in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and web-based applications is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Passing the Trades and Crafts Test (TCT) is a prerequisite for recruitment in the Trades and Crafts category in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the TCT at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.

A valid driver's license Class D at the time of application is required and must be attached to the application. Ability to handle the daily lifting of weight (cartons, etc.) averaging 10 to 70 pounds each or more;

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.