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Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

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

Working with us

We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Background Information - Afghanistan

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency.  At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services. 

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need. 

Functional Responsibilities

The Driver will provide transport services, drive all types of vehicles and perform various office errands in an efficient manner. The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide reliable and secure driving services and ensure the proper use of vehicles;

• Drive UNOPS vehicles for all transportation requirements of personnel and visitors, as well as meeting official personnel at the airport as required;

• Ensure proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs;

• Ensure daily maintenance checks of the assigned vehicle by checking oil and water levels, battery, breaks and tyres, among others, and perform engine troubleshooting when necessary;

• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean at all times;

• Keep records and availability of required documents inside the assigned vehicle including registration documents, insurance, vehicle logs, city destination maps, first aid kits, personal protection equipment and spare parts;

• Immediately report incidents in case of traffic accidents in accordance with policies and procedures;

• Deliver and collect letters, mail, documents and other items between offices as required;

• Log daily trips and fuel consumptions;

• Responsible for the safety of on-board passengers by adhering to security and transport procedures;

• Ensure that proper radio communication procedures are conducted for each journey and coordinate with security radio room as required;

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor;

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Maintenance of vehicle documents and requirements as well as cleanliness and roadworthiness

• Regular passenger feedback

Final Product

• Efficient provision of reliable and secure transport services

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Qualifications, Experience 

a. Education/Experience/Language

• Secondary Diploma desirable

• 2 years of driving experience

• Possession of a valid drivers license essential

• Driving certificates including armored vehicles/B6 an advantage

• Excellent knowledge of Afghanistan roads and traffic rules essential

• Previous relevant experience with UN/UNOPS, local or international organizations an asset

• Fluent in the local language of the duty station

• Intermediate English skills (speaking, reading and writing) a must

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=27913

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=27913