ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mandate of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition.

PROJECT CONTEXT

EU funded “Leather Initiative for Sustainable Employment Creation (LISEC) in Ethiopia”, whose overall objective is to create greater economic and decent employment opportunities, especially for young men and women through the development of the Ethiopian leather industry and the Modjo leather industrial park. UNIDO is the implementing agency for Component 1, “Advancing economic competitiveness by strengthening the leather value chain” and support agency for the other Components within LISEC towards the development of Modjo Leather City Industrial Park and Ethiopian leather industry value chain. Ethiopian's Growth and Transformation Plan II (GTP II) has identified the leather sector as one of the sectors having the potential to boost the growth of the economy. As such, this programme proposes a new vision towards inclusive and sustainable industrial development that protects the environment and supports social inclusion.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, the Driver is expected to provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver should demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The Driver is also expected to provide driving services to the project/programme staff, consultants and experts and UNIDO staff on mission.

MAIN DUTIES

• To drive project personnel and on demand, other authorized people, in a safe, secure and reliable manner.
• To respect traffic regulations and the rules of the United Nations on driving in the Country of the assignment.
• To daily and regularly inspect the condition of the project vehicles. To arrange for the regular professional service maintenance and repair of the UNIDO vehicles. This includes maintaining a high-level of cleanliness and ensuring that oil, water, battery, brakes and tyres all meet the authorized safety regulations.
• To log all official travel, daily mileage, gas consumption and oil changes, in an official form.
• To search and identify the lowest cost and most reliable source of high quality spare parts and service shops, in order to facilitate the purchasing of the parts.
• To ensure the security and safeguard of the project vehicles.
• To ensure that immediate steps, as required by rules and regulations, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• To deliver and collect official mail and other documents as required, ensuring that all deliveries and collections are made in a timely manner.
• To meet official personnel at the airport.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Start of Contract (EOD): 15 February 2021

End of Contract (COB): 31 December 2021

Number of Working Days: 1 year (regular

Job Requirements

Core Values:

• INTEGRITY: To work honestly, openly, impartially and in accordance with the values of the United Nations.
• PROFESSIONALISM: To work in a competent, committed and calm manner.
• RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY: To work effectively, respectfully and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives.

Core Competencies:

• RESULTS ORIENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: To plan, organize and manage work effectively and efficiently.
• COMMUNICATION AND TRUST: To communicate effectively and build trust.
• TEAM ORIENTATION: To cooperate at various levels.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally.
• ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: To realize continuous improvement, support innovation, share knowledge and skills and learn from others.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Completed secondary education or equivalent.
• Driver’s training with a valid driver’s license.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience as a driver.
• Good/safe driving record.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Good knowledge of the area and up-to-date information on current conditions of roads and highways.
• Proficiency in map reading and land navigation systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally also to remote locations outside of duty station.
• Experience with driving government officials, other UN staff, or diplomatic staff is an asset.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English. A second UN language is an asset.

How to Apply

Submit CV and half page motivation letter to: S.GEBEYEHU@unido.org

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.