Driver

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly, with a mission to promote gender equality and empower women globally. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging the efforts of four distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization operates in numerous countries, including the Kyrgyz Republic, where its Country Office was established in 201

• UN Women works closely with national stakeholders to implement international and national commitments on gender equality, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs.

Job Overview:
The Driver position at UN Women involves providing reliable and safe driving services to the UN Women Country Representative, high-ranking UN officials, and other staff members. The role requires a strong sense of responsibility, discretion, and integrity, as well as excellent knowledge of protocol and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security issues. The Driver is expected to demonstrate a client-oriented approach and work effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. In addition to driving, the Driver may also be tasked with delivering and collecting mail, documents, and other items, as well as assisting with airport formalities for official personnel and visitors. The position is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the office and supporting the mission of UN Women in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable and secure driving services, including transporting UN Women officials and personnel, facilitating VIP missions, and delivering documents to various locations.
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, monitor gas consumption, and oversee vehicle maintenance, ensuring all vehicles are in good working condition.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, including the use of seatbelts and adherence to no smoking policies.
• Assist with general administrative and logistic support, including filing, photocopying, and distribution of publications.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and the organization.
• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents and supplies in the vehicle, including insurance and first aid kits.
• Conduct minor repairs and arrange for major repairs as needed, ensuring vehicles are winterized when required by local regulations.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires completion of secondary education and a valid driver's license. Candidates must have at least three years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system, with a proven safe driving record. Strong knowledge of driving rules, regulations, and local road conditions is essential, along with excellent driving skills and defensive driving capabilities. Candidates should also possess skills in minor vehicle repairs and demonstrate punctuality and reliability in their work.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, which is a minimum requirement for the position. A valid driver's license is also mandatory to ensure that the candidate is legally permitted to operate a vehicle in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Experience:
A minimum of three years of relevant experience as a driver is required, preferably within an international organization, embassy, or UN system. Candidates should have a safe driving record and demonstrate familiarity with the responsibilities associated with driving high-ranking officials and managing vehicle maintenance.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required, along with working knowledge of Kyrgyz and Russian. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, or Spanish, is considered desirable and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may involve occasional overtime or additional duties as required by the office. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment.