Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women works in line with the Tanzania’s national priorities, the United Nations Development Assistance Plan 2016 – 2022 (UNDAP II) as well as internationally agreed normative standards. UN Women Tanzania’s Strategic Note (SN) for the period 2017-2021 lays out the agency’s unique role and comparative advantage in supporting national stakeholders in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women by strengthening women’s leadership and participation in political and governance systems, gender statistics, implementation of global gender norms and standards, ending violence against women and girls, and women’s economic empowerment. To promote women’s economic empowerment by enhancing income security, decent work and economic autonomy of women, UN Women’s interventions address: policy and strategy-level support including enhancing capacities of policy makers and Local Government authorities in implementation of policies and strategies in selected economic sectors; removing financing barriers and capacitating women to invest in climate-smart agriculture; and promoting opportunities and capacities of women farmers to move up the green agricultural supply chains. To contribute to delivery of the UNDAP II and the UN Women Strategic Note, UN Women along with UNFPA is launching a 3-year Joint Programme by support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), entitled “Realizing Gender Equality through Empowering Women and Adolescent Girls in Tanzania”. The objective of the programme is to enhance social and economic status of women and adolescent girls in Singida and Shinyanga Regions.

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Country Office and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Reporting to the Programme Analyst, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission. The Driver will provide basic administrative and clerical support to the UN Women Country Office (CO).

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide reliable and secure driving services

Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel;
Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices;
Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle;
Ensure all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
Ensure vehicle comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

Provide proper use of vehicle

Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs;
Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Provide day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working condition;
Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies

Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed

Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.

Key Performance Indicators

Quality and timely driving services; safe and on-time
Quality care and maintenance of vehicle
Timely inputs to logs and records

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Excellent driving skills;
Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions;
Good defensive driving skills;
Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
Ability to be on time.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Completion of secondary education is required;
Valid driver’s license is required.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

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Closing Date : 9th October, 2020.