National Consultant Driver

Background :

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. Established to accelerate progress toward women's rights and to coordinate UN efforts on gender equality, UN Women serves as a global champion for women and girls. It strives to ensure that women and men participate equally as partners and beneficiaries in development, human rights, humanitarian action, peacebuilding, and security efforts, contributing to more inclusive, just, and sustainable societies. 

The driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Programme & operations teams, and other high-ranking UN officials, experts, and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, professionalism, courtesy, confidentiality, tact, and ability to work with people of different national, international, and cultural backgrounds.

The consultant driver will be assigned work on a need basis (2 days a week) and subject to funding availability. He/ She report to the Operations Manager and will be working closely with the operations & other programme teams. 

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

1. Provide reliable and secure driving services:

• Drive office vehicles for the transport of the UN Women Country programme manager, other high-ranking officials, visitors, UN Women program and operations staff, and facilitate VIP missions;
• Deliver and collect mail, documents, and other items to/from Government Offices/ Embassies/ Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices;
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
• Always verify that all passengers wear seatbelts in the vehicle;
• Log official trips in the official logbooks;
• Oversee and ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
• Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

 2. Proper use of the vehicle:

• Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, and repairs 
• Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

3. Maintainance of the assigned vehicle:

• Ensure that all official vehicles are kept clean and are always in good working conditions;
• Make minor repairs and plan for major repairs;
• Change oil, check tires, lights, horn, clutch, and brakes, and wash the car regularly;
• Ensure that vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

4.   Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies:

• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
• Ensure that all immediate actions and documentation/supplies as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

5. Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed:

• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required;
• Liaise with Clearing and Forwarding Agents for clearance of official shipments while ensuring documentation for facilitation of such processes are in place;
• Assist in all areas of Fleet Management including vehicle registration, insurance, maintenance, security, usage monitoring, vehicle ownership transfers and disposal;
• Assist in managing the daily logistical issues of staff transport services, by working closely with HR and relevant service providers;
• Update staff on various emerging traffic and movement issues in Somalia;
• Provide assistance to CPM and OM on Protocol matters for the organization and its eligible staff, including assistance with visas, work permits and diplomatic identity cards.

Expected Output :

1. Timely and quality technical support to the management, programmes and operations teams and partners as assigned in line with the work plan;
2. Quality and timely development and review of systems for tracking/monitoring of appropriate vehicle use and tasks as assigned;
3. Timely submission of quality and accurate reports

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

 This is an office-based consultancy. 

 As part of this assignment, there will be travel missions as per program needs. 

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent driving skills;
• Strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies and local / national roads and conditions;
• Strong defensive driving skills;
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
• High sense of responsibility; operates in compliance with road and safety regulations and rules.
• Strong timekeeping skills and ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines.
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Ability to be on time;
• Basic computer literacy, including use of MS Word, Excel, and email applications.

Requeired Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Completion of secondary education is required;
• Valid driving license.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required;
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English Language is required;
• Knowledge of Somali is an asset;
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.atements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.