DRIVER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in administrative unit in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Sudan Country Office, located in Nairobi. The incumbent reports to the supervisor of the unit. ResponsibilitiesWithin limits of delegated authority and depending on location, a Driver at this level may be responsible for the following duties: • Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel. • Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items. • Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required. • Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. • Performs minor repairs, arranges for other repairs, and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean. • Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. • Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning, and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Has a good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; applies good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent. Job - Specific QualificationDriver training with a valid category B and C driver’s license is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of one (1) year of experience as a driver providing driving services with a safe diving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles is required. Experience working as a professional driver with an international organization such as the United Nations or similar is required. Experience in the maintenance of vehicles is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Kiswahili is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).