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Mogadishu

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Mogadishu
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-2, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date: 2023-05-20
Job categories Administration
Vacancy code VA/2023/B5017/26039
Department/office NYPO, PSC, Somalia Project Unit
Duty station Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-2
Duration Ongoing contract (Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
Application period 15-May-2023 to 20-May-2023
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY *Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics and Asset Management Analyst, s/he will be responsible for the following functoins:
  • Provision of reliable and secure driving services including underharsh and difficult driving conditions outside Abuja
  • Proper use of vehicle
  • Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
  • Maintenance of required documents/supplies
  • Immediate action in case of accident
  1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by a) driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of construction (Infrastructure) for the transport of logistics and/or project equipment etc; b) collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and c) meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
  2. Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
  3. Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
  4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
  5. Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

Expected results are:

· Defensive driving

· Adherence to Health and Safety regulation on various sites

· Greater reliance on standards and guidelines vehicular regulations and guidelines in place and aligned with UNOPS

Other tasks are assigned by the immediate supervisor or Head of the Unit.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

  • High School (Secondary or equivalent) with two years of relevant experience is required.

Experience:

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience working as a driver.
  • Basic Vehicle Mechanical knowledge is required.
  • One year of experience in Vehicle Maintenance is required.

Certification:

  • Valid driver’s license is required. Please attach a copy of your Driver's License to your Application. 

Language:

  • Fluency in English (reading, speaking, writing) is required.
  • Fluency in Somali (reading, speaking, writing) is required.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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