Company : UNFPA

Pays-ville : Kigali, Rwanda

Lecture estimée à : 3 minutes

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UNFPA Country Office. This position will report to HR & Admin Associate.

How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

Job Purpose:
Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

You would be responsible for:
• Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA Staff, sometimes, high-ranking officials, and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities as and when required.
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports.
• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings.
• Ensure full knowledge of UNFPA and UNDSS safety rules and regulations relevant to the area of work.
• Ensure that the necessary steps regarding UNDSS Rules and Regulations are followed and respected in the event of an accident.
• Contribute to reviewing locations and facilities upon request and in participation where possible in office trainings, workshops, etc. for professional growth.
• Keeping track of insurance and other relevant tax formalities.
• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary.
• Engage as required in One UN related activities.
• Perform any other duties as required by supervisor.
• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Completed Secondary Level Education.
Knowledge and Experience:
• In possession of a driver's license for at least 5 years
• Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Impeccable Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.
• Similar experience in another international Agency or diplomatic Mission an asset

Languages:
Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda. Basic knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Required Competencies:
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Click the following link to learn more: https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion