Driver

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, employing individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. The organization emphasizes mutual respect and has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Job Overview:
The Driver position at UN Women is crucial for providing reliable and safe driving services to UN Women personnel, high-ranking UN officials, and visitors. The role requires a strong sense of responsibility, discretion, and integrity, as well as an excellent understanding of protocol and security issues. The Driver is expected to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Driver may also be tasked with providing driving services to operations and program personnel, consultants, experts, and UN staff on mission. Additionally, the Driver will be responsible for basic administrative and clerical support to UN Women Burundi, ensuring that all driving and vehicle management tasks are performed efficiently and in compliance with UN Women policies and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Driver's primary responsibilities include providing reliable and secure driving services, which entails driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, delivering and collecting mail and documents, and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport. The Driver must ensure that all passengers wear seatbelts and take immediate actions required by rules and regulations in case of accidents. The role also involves maintaining daily vehicle logs, ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in good working condition, and performing minor repairs while arranging for major repairs as needed. The Driver is responsible for maintaining all required documents and supplies in the vehicle, assisting office personnel with administrative tasks such as filing and photocopying, and performing other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary education and possess a valid driver's license. The position requires excellent driving skills, a good knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads, and conditions, as well as defensive driving skills. The ability to perform minor vehicle repairs and a commitment to punctuality are also essential qualifications for this role.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary education. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid driver's license, which is mandatory for performing the driving duties associated with this role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional driving experience, preferably with an international organization, embassy, or within the UN system. A proven record of safe and responsible driving is essential. Desirable experience includes five or more years of driving experience with UN Agencies in Burundi, as well as familiarity with UN security, safety, and logistical procedures.

Languages:
Fluency in Kirundi and French is required, as these are the languages of the duty station. A working knowledge of English is also necessary. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve international recruitment. Candidates should be aware that UN Women has a rigorous selection process, including background checks that verify academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures, including standards of conduct. It is important for applicants to complete all sections of the application form, as incomplete applications may be disqualified from the recruitment process.