Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS)
87 Tahrir Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Telephone: +2(02) 3761 8812, +2(02) 3761 8813 unhabitat.cairo@unhabitat.org, www.unhabitat.org
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Number: 2015-10-002
Issued on: 18/10/2015
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States
DUTY STATION: Cairo - Egypt
FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Driver/Messenger
GRADE: SB-1
POST DURATION 1 Year
CLOSING DATE: 01/11/2015
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships: This position is located in the programme Management unit – Cairo – Egypt.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Admin Assistant and overall supervision of the
Project Administrator the driver will be required to carry out the following:
• Provide chauffeur services at the representational level including knowledge of travel, customs and protocol issues.
• Driving office vehicles for the transport of UN-Habitat Egypt Office & other high-
ranking officials and visitors as projects missions required.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of
daily vehicle logs such as; daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing etc.
• Reports any mechanical or other faults immediately and takes necessary action for
repairs as instructed.
• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water,
battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performs minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of
involvement in an accident.
• Supervise and follow up on the official vehicles timely insurance.
• Deliver and collect pouches, mail, documents and other items as requested.
• 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.
• Performs other office/project related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Results Expected:
- Carries out driving assignments are carried out safely and on time. Uses discretion, initiative and judgment in planning and scheduling routes.
- Assists in distribution of documents and correspondence and maintains accurate records.
Takes appropriate action upon receipt of any suspicious packages or if any discrepancies are detected.
Competencies
• Communication: strong conceptual skills combined with proven ability to write technical and normative documents addressing a variety of audiences;
• Building Trust: provide an environment in which others can talk and act without fear
of repercussion; manage in a deliberate and predictable way; operate with
transparency; has no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; give proper credit to others; follow through on agreed upon actions; treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately;
• Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed upon 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.
• Accountability: takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and
rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/ her own shortcomings.
Qualifications:
Education:
Seconary school education.
Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience as a driver and a safe driving record
Valid and accident free driving license Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics desirable.
Previous work with Governmental organizations
Language requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic & basic knowledge of English.
All applications should be submitted to: UN-Habitat Regional office for Arab States.
Email: Vacancies.egypt@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 01/11/2015
NB: Please refer to the Job ref. In the e-mail subject
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further interviews
87 Tahrir Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Telephone: +2(02) 3761 8812, +2(02) 3761 8813 unhabitat.cairo@unhabitat.org, www.unhabitat.org
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Number: 2015-10-002
Issued on: 18/10/2015
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States
DUTY STATION: Cairo - Egypt
FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Driver/Messenger
GRADE: SB-1
POST DURATION 1 Year
CLOSING DATE: 01/11/2015
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships: This position is located in the programme Management unit – Cairo – Egypt.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Admin Assistant and overall supervision of the
Project Administrator the driver will be required to carry out the following:
• Provide chauffeur services at the representational level including knowledge of travel, customs and protocol issues.
• Driving office vehicles for the transport of UN-Habitat Egypt Office & other high-
ranking officials and visitors as projects missions required.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of
daily vehicle logs such as; daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing etc.
• Reports any mechanical or other faults immediately and takes necessary action for
repairs as instructed.
• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water,
battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performs minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of
involvement in an accident.
• Supervise and follow up on the official vehicles timely insurance.
• Deliver and collect pouches, mail, documents and other items as requested.
• 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.
• Performs other office/project related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Results Expected:
- Carries out driving assignments are carried out safely and on time. Uses discretion, initiative and judgment in planning and scheduling routes.
- Assists in distribution of documents and correspondence and maintains accurate records.
Takes appropriate action upon receipt of any suspicious packages or if any discrepancies are detected.
Competencies
• Communication: strong conceptual skills combined with proven ability to write technical and normative documents addressing a variety of audiences;
• Building Trust: provide an environment in which others can talk and act without fear
of repercussion; manage in a deliberate and predictable way; operate with
transparency; has no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; give proper credit to others; follow through on agreed upon actions; treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately;
• Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed upon 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.
• Accountability: takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and
rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/ her own shortcomings.
Qualifications:
Education:
Seconary school education.
Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience as a driver and a safe driving record
Valid and accident free driving license Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics desirable.
Previous work with Governmental organizations
Language requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic & basic knowledge of English.
All applications should be submitted to: UN-Habitat Regional office for Arab States.
Email: Vacancies.egypt@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 01/11/2015
NB: Please refer to the Job ref. In the e-mail subject
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further interviews
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