UNICEF Driver/Boat Operator Jobs in Bor and Malakal South Sudan
UNICEF Driver/Boat Operator Jobs in Bor and Malakal South Sudan
Job no: 518278Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location:
South Sudan
Categories:
Support: Operations, G-3
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.And we never give up.For every child, a Champion
The Driver (Driver/Boat Operator), at the G-3 level, provides reliable and safe vehicle and boat driving services to staff as well as maintenance of boats, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol, whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, the Driver/Boat Operator doubles as boat driver/mechanic and vehicle driver and has extra responsibilities for boat maintenance and operating the boat.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
Maintenance of assigned vehicle/boat
Documentation of vehicle-related information
Qualifications required:
A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
A certificate in boat operation from a recognized institution.
A minimum of three years of work experience as a driver and boat operator in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
Good knowledge of the city, local roads, riverways and conditions where the office is located;
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations for vehicles and boats, chauffeur protocol and courtesies;
Skills in minor vehicle repairs including boats;
Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors;
High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
Ability to work effectively with people of
different national and cultural background;
Formal training and certification in boat operation;
Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English is required.
Core Values:
Commitment;
Diversity and inclusion;
Integrity
Core competencies:
Communication;
Working with people;
Drive for results
Functional Competencies:
Analyzing;
Learning and Researching;
Planning and Organizing;
Following Instructions and Procedures
Please note:
Drivers/Boat Operators (Fixed Term positions) are being recruited for the following duty stations: Bor and Malakal.
Candidates are required to indicate in their cover letter their preferred locations in order of preference.
UNICEF staff members whose position is abolished or upgraded will be given preference in line with applicable policies.
The recruitment process to fill these positions will be competitive and conducted as a batch selection process which may include a driving test.
To ensure fairness and transparency, UNICEF Staff Association Executive Committee members may be part of the selection process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 17th December 2018
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Driver/Boat Operator Jobs in Bor and Malakal South Sudan
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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