Background

The Department of Safety and Security is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable United Nations system operations through trusted security leadership and solutions. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. 

For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/.

UNDSS in Gaza is supporting the UN Agencies and International Non-Governmental organizations (INGOs) and International Organisations (IOs) so as to enable them to conduct their operations in the safest way possible. 

The positions are locally administered by UNDP but financed by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) from the USAID grant. The duration of the positions for one year. The contracts may be extended subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and a continuing need for the posts.   

Closely working with the UNDSS Gaza team, the driver provides driving services to Gaza office staff, consultants, experts and UN staff on mission from within UNDSS and other collaborating partners or sister UN Agencies.

The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake the following functions:

• Provide reliable and secure driving services using armoured vehicles for UNDSS Gaza Office to programmes and operations staff, experts and consultants, and UN officials and visitors.
• Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned armoured vehicle. 
• Ensure availability in the assigned vehicle of all the required documents, supplies and necessary spare parts.
• Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents.
• Perform other duties within incumbent’s functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and Organization.

1)Provide reliable and secure driving services using armoured vehicles for UNDSS Gaza Office to programmes and operations staff, experts and consultants, and UN officials and visitors:

• Transport authorized personnel.
• Assist in the organization of logistical preparation of missions, including large VIP missions.
• Assist in preparation of mission reports to grant security clearances.
• Ensure that all instructions regulating safe driving behaviour and rules of the road are in hand and strictly followed

2)Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned armoured vehicle.

• Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs.
• Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. 
• Make timely minor repairs and/or arrange for major repairs and maintenance services. 
• Ensure timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

3)Ensure availability in the assigned vehicle of all the required documents, supplies, and necessary spare parts.

• Keep current in vehicle documents such as vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, etc. 
• Ensure vehicle first aid kit is adequately equipped.
• Ensure that the vehicle has Personal Protection Equipment in a quantity sufficient for all passengers and the Driver, trauma bag and communications equipment during the mission.

4)Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents.

The incumbent performs any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

      Institutional Arrangement

Under the guidance of the Area Security Adviser and the supervision Field Security Coordination Officer, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. 

Competencies

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Act with Determination: 

LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements

• Secondary Education with a valid driver’s license.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 2 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience in client services with a safe driving record is required.

Required skills:

• Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance is a requirement.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

• Knowledge of driving of armoured vehicles will be considered an advantage. 
• Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems is an asset.
• Prior experience of working with international organisations/projects will be considered an advantage.

Languages:

• Working knowledge in English language is required. 
• Fluency in Arabic language is required.

Professional Certificates:

• Valid Driver License is required

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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