Economic Commission for Africa new vacancy 2024

UNECA – Economic Commission for Africa new vacancy for the position of Transport Assistant based at Addis Ababa ethiopia

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary: The salary for this job should be more than 1,540 USD.

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Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Travel, Transport & Visa Services Unit the Transport Assistant will be responsible for the following major duties and responsibilities l) Administrative Duties • Assists in the compilation of reports of the Sub-unit: • Handles and processes with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Transport and Custom’s authority all matters related to driving licenses and ownership transfer of vehicles of international staffs. • Prepares memo, letters and note verbal in relation to the above processes. • Assists drivers in the preparation of overtime, accident claims and other reports. • Processes and obtains on behalf of ECA staff : UN number plates, driver’s licenses, vehicles insurance and roadworthiness certificates: • Processes documents with local police authorities on loss of driving license, ownership booklet and plates. • Negotiates on matters relating to renewal of driving licenses, ownership transfer of vehicles insurance policies, insurance claims and road worthiness inspection: • Assists in the preparation and compilation of reports. Il) General Support Activities: • Provides back stopping for ECA Conferences by the operation of shuttle and courier services during large conferences. • Arranges and oversees roadworthiness tests for official vehicles. • Drives for ECA officials, other visiting UN staff and visitors. • Collection from and delivery of pouches to the airport, delivery of equipment for maintenance and repair; delivery of miscellaneous document to embassies, government offices and other locations. • Assists in the execution of technical evaluations for requisitions. • Alerts supervisors to impending changes to transport rules and regulations by virtue of contracts maintained with the transport authorities. lll ) Other • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures • Gives advice on vehicle’s conditions, maintenance requirements and rules in relation to Road Transport Authority.

Competencies

• Professionalism – Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. Shows pride in work and in 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. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by 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 shortcomings. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent is required. Driver training with a valid driver’s license.

Job – Specific Qualification

Third grade driving license is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. The minimum year of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in providing driving services for high-ranking officials or equivalent within the UN system or an international NGO is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles is desirable. Certificate of defensive driving training is desirable. Experience in driving high officials in convoys during high alert of security situation is desirable. Experience working at a basic level on a vehicle’s mechanical system is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of Qualified candidates may include technical assessment exercise which may be following by competency-based interview.

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