The Position:
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Representative, and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors.ย S/he will report to the Representative.
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.ย UNFPAโs 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. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
Based in Lebanon, UNFPA Main Office,ย the driver provides reliable and safe driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA Representative, 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 when required.
The incumbent will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity, have a deep sense of responsibility and an excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues, demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds, maintain full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, ensure information flow and follow up on deadlines and commitments made.
You would be responsible for:
Ensuring transportation of the Representativeย as required; Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings; Meeting/escorting UNFPA visitors at airport when requested to facilitate and expedite their entry/exit/transit at Beirut Airport;ย 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; Ensuring availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.ย Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary; Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.ยย Drive UNFPA Armored vehicle for missions and when deemed necessary Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required
Qualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย ย
High School degree with minimum three yearsโย relevant experience in driving and protocol in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.Knowledge and Experience:ย
Languages:ย
Fluency in spoken English and Arabic is necessary and French is an assetRequired Competencies:ย
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,ย Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,ย Embracing cultural diversity,ย Embracing changeCore Competencies:ย
Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,Functional Competencies:
Providing logistical support Managing documents, correspondence and reports Managing information and work flow ย Planning, organizing and multitaskingCompensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including leave days, health insurance and additional remuneration for pensions and social security obligations.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and engagement of LSC personnel may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements.ย
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or selection process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.ย
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