Light Vehicle Driver, Kabul, Afghanistan

## Light Vehicle Driver, Kabul, Afghanistan - Organization:UNAMA - United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan - Office:UNAMA Kabul, Afghanistan Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Political Affairs Service within the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kabul. The driver supports the Political Affairs Service/ Political Pillar with driving needs. The driver will report to the Special Assistant, Programme Management as First Reporting Officer and to the Chief of Transport as Second Reporting Officer. - Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc. between the office and other offices and institutions. - Makes minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested. - Collect goods from the customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities. May make or collect payment for goods. - Drives vehicles safely for the transport or authorized personnel - Collects and delivers of mail, document, and other items. - Meets official personnel at the airport. - Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors. - Takes care of the day-to day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, breaks, tires, etc.: performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicle is kept clean. - Performs VIP and standby driver duties. - Assists the workshop in the preparation of vehicles for field trips, such as changing wheels, cleaning air filters and general check-over. - Logs fuel consumption, maintenance etc. - Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of accident. - Performs other duties as assigned. Professionalism: Has knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Has knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently travelled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Post-secondary technical or vocational qualification in the relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience in ground transport management is desirable. Job - Specific Qualification A valid driver's license for "B" category is required. A minimum of two years of experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving armored vehicles is required. Work experience with the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. DariandPashto are required. 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). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodi