UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for
building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development.
UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of
environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
DRIVER (TWO POSITIONS)
Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/033
Post Level: Local ICA 1 (Individual Contractor Agreement)
Project Title: Addressing Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Use of
Resources in
Rural Areas of Kenya Through the Eco-village Model
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with extensive field visits)
Duration: 2 months
Closing Date: 30th October 2011
Background
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources in partnership with UNOPS
Kenya office has designed a project aimed at climate change adaptation and
sustainable use of natural resources in rural areas of Kenya through the eco-village
model. Climate change is one the greatest challenges facing the world today and
Kenya is already experiencing the impact of climate change as witnessed in the
constant drought occurrences as well as floods, crop failure and environmental
degradation through deforestation among others. The project will mitigate climate
change associated risks to food security and livelihoods in 50 vulnerable
communities established as a network of eco-villages. Given the scope of the
project, implementation will be performed in three successive phases:
• feasibility and preparatory assessment phase
• a pilot phase on 5 selected villages
• a roll out phase to the 50 foreseen ecovillages.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Support Services/Operations
Manager, the driver will provide reliable and safe driving services for the transport
of authorized personnel. The Driver must have a high sense of responsibility,
courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides reliable and secure driving services by driving vehicles safely for
the transport of authorized personnel in rural and urban locations including
challenging and remote environments.
• Ensures proper usage of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily
vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance
plans and reports.
• Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil,
water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for
major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle
insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid
kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken
in case of involvement in an accident.
Competency
• Provision of reliable and secure driving.
• Proper use of vehicle including 4X4
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Availability of documents/ supplies
• Immediate action in case of accident
Required Selection Criteria
UNOPS Core Values/Competencies
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to continuous Learning
• Organizing and quality
• Results orientation
• Communications skills
• Teamwork skills
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor
vehicle repair
• Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways,
security and safety awareness; ability to apply good judgment in the context
of assignments given.
• High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance with road and safety
regulations and rules.
• Excellent knowledge of protocol
• Excellent knowledge of security issues
Self-Management
• Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive
attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views
Academic Qualifications/Experience/Language
• Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers training with a valid
driver’s license.
• A minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a driver including extensive
experience driving in remote rural locations; safe driving record.
• Must have a clean driving license class BCE
• Experience in driving 4×4 vehicles (preferably land cruiser)
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle
repairs.
• Fluency in written and oral English and Swahili are required for this position
• Any secure/off-road driving training courses are an added advantage.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.unops.org/_layouts/scripts/GetVAFile.aspx?id=6306
building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development.
UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of
environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
DRIVER (TWO POSITIONS)
Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/033
Post Level: Local ICA 1 (Individual Contractor Agreement)
Project Title: Addressing Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Use of
Resources in
Rural Areas of Kenya Through the Eco-village Model
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with extensive field visits)
Duration: 2 months
Closing Date: 30th October 2011
Background
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources in partnership with UNOPS
Kenya office has designed a project aimed at climate change adaptation and
sustainable use of natural resources in rural areas of Kenya through the eco-village
model. Climate change is one the greatest challenges facing the world today and
Kenya is already experiencing the impact of climate change as witnessed in the
constant drought occurrences as well as floods, crop failure and environmental
degradation through deforestation among others. The project will mitigate climate
change associated risks to food security and livelihoods in 50 vulnerable
communities established as a network of eco-villages. Given the scope of the
project, implementation will be performed in three successive phases:
• feasibility and preparatory assessment phase
• a pilot phase on 5 selected villages
• a roll out phase to the 50 foreseen ecovillages.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Support Services/Operations
Manager, the driver will provide reliable and safe driving services for the transport
of authorized personnel. The Driver must have a high sense of responsibility,
courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides reliable and secure driving services by driving vehicles safely for
the transport of authorized personnel in rural and urban locations including
challenging and remote environments.
• Ensures proper usage of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily
vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance
plans and reports.
• Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil,
water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for
major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle
insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid
kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken
in case of involvement in an accident.
Competency
• Provision of reliable and secure driving.
• Proper use of vehicle including 4X4
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Availability of documents/ supplies
• Immediate action in case of accident
Required Selection Criteria
UNOPS Core Values/Competencies
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to continuous Learning
• Organizing and quality
• Results orientation
• Communications skills
• Teamwork skills
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor
vehicle repair
• Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways,
security and safety awareness; ability to apply good judgment in the context
of assignments given.
• High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance with road and safety
regulations and rules.
• Excellent knowledge of protocol
• Excellent knowledge of security issues
Self-Management
• Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive
attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views
Academic Qualifications/Experience/Language
• Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers training with a valid
driver’s license.
• A minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a driver including extensive
experience driving in remote rural locations; safe driving record.
• Must have a clean driving license class BCE
• Experience in driving 4×4 vehicles (preferably land cruiser)
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle
repairs.
• Fluency in written and oral English and Swahili are required for this position
• Any secure/off-road driving training courses are an added advantage.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.unops.org/_layouts/scripts/GetVAFile.aspx?id=6306