Functional title and level:    Driver–GS-3
Type of Contract:                   IndividualContractor (IC)
Duty Station:                          Port-au-Prince
Posting period:                      25 March-07 April2022
Job opening number:            BINUH-IC-2022-001

All applicants who consider themselves qualified and meeting the minimum requirements of this Vacancy Announcement (VA), should submit their fully completed and signed P11 via email at binuhrecruitmentteam@un.org
The P11form is available on the website https://binuh.unmissions.org/fr/offres-demploi

“Fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 or willingness to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be required for this position.”
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) was established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance, including the rule of law, preserving, and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights in Haiti. This is a generic VA to establish a roster of available drivers. Drivers may be assigned to any department within BINUH under Individual Contractors Contract (IC).

RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the Driver(s) will be responsible for the following duties:
•    Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc, between the office and other offices and institutions, e.g., Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc.
•    Makes minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested.
•    Drives vehicles safely for the transport of the authorized personnel.
•    Meets official personnel at the airport.
•    Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
•    Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery,brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicle is kept clean.
•    PerformsVIP and Standby Driver duties.
•    Assists the workshop in the preparation of vehicles for field trips, such as changing wheels, cleaning air filters, and general check-over.
•    Logs fuel consumption, maintenance etc.
•    Ensures that the steps required by the UN and National rules and regulations are taken in case of accident.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for in corporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputby genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team short comings.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps a breast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself Professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Technological Awareness: Keeps a breast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent technical diploma is required. Possession of a valid driver’s license at a B-category or higher is required. Technical and/or vocational qualifications in vehicle maintenance is highly desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the provision of driver services is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of manual vehicles is required.

LANGUAGE
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position, fluency in oral and written French is required.