Driver

Job Posting Organization:
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Established in 1995, UNOPS has expanded its footprint in Kenya and operates with more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices in North, West, Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa. The office's mission is to advance national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). UNOPS promotes excellence in project delivery, fosters knowledge sharing, and drives continuous improvement to contribute to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and improved quality of life for communities across the continent.

Job Overview:
The Driver position is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel, maintaining vehicles, and providing administrative and facility support. The role requires adherence to the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, and tact, while effectively working with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. The Driver will be responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the project team and visitors, ensuring that all transportation needs are met efficiently and professionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving Services: Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods. Collect and deliver mail, documents, and other items as required. Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities. Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports.
• Vehicle Maintenance and Documentation: Perform routine checks (e.g., oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition. Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed. Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times. Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts.
• Accident Response: Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.
• Administrative and Facility Support: Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies. Inspect, distribute, and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment. Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans, and maintaining a roster of service providers. Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services. Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a secondary school education (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience. Driver’s training with a valid driver’s license is also required. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of driving rules and regulations, as well as experience in safe driving and minor vehicle repair. Knowledge of defensive driving techniques is essential, and familiarity with working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a secondary school diploma or equivalent, along with a valid driver’s license. A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is acceptable if the candidate has no prior relevant experience. Additionally, completion of driver’s training is mandatory to ensure the candidate is equipped with the necessary skills for safe driving.

Experience:
The position requires relevant experience in safe driving, defensive driving, and minor vehicle repair. Candidates should have a solid understanding of driving rules and regulations. While not mandatory, experience working in multicultural environments or within UN system organizations in a developing country is preferred. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is also considered an asset, as it aligns with the organization's mission and operational environment.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in Luganda is mandatory as it is the native language. Candidates who possess additional language skills may have an advantage, particularly if those languages are relevant to the local context or the organization's operations.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified as entry-level and falls under the ICA - LICA - Support - Regular contract type. The contract level is LICA 2, and the duration of the contract is ongoing. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct. Background checks are conducted for all final candidates to ensure compliance with these standards. Applications must be submitted before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments.