UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, is the world's largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes. UNFPA works with governments and non-governmental organizations in over 140 countries in all matters related to the reproductive system. Reproductive health is recognized as a human right, part of the right to health. UNFPA assists countries to formulate population policies and strategies in support of sustainable development.

Job Summary

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Level: ICS 2 (GS 2)
Position: 78420

Organizational Context:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the driver ensures that Tamale, Decentralised Office staff are driven safely to meetings, workshops, and other work-related destinations; and that the UNFPA vehicle under his/her charge is maintained in an optimal working condition.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

•  Logistics Support
•  Vehicle Maintenance
•  Administrative Support
•  People Management & Leadership:
•  Other relate duties assigned by the supervisor and/or Representative

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Competencies:
Functional Competencies:

•  Knowledge Management and Learning
•  Development and Operational Effectiveness
•  Leadership and Self-Management

Core Competencies:

•  Values:  Integrity/Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity
•  Managing Relationships: Working in teams, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and Self-management
•  Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
•  Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making

Job Requirements:
Academic Requirements:

•  Minimum of secondary school leaving certificate
•  Valid driver's license
•  Defensive driving certificate

Experience:

•  3 years work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record
•  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies
•  Conversant with the road network and traffic regulations of Ghana
•  Skills in minor vehicle repairs

Language: Fluency in oral and written English

Computer Skills:

•  Elementary use of computers (e.g. email, internet, word processing)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please refer to: www.UNFPAGhana.org  To Download the P11 Employment Form. Applications to be addressed to the Representative at:

ghana.office@unfpa.org

Completion of the United Nations Personal History Form (P11) is mandatory, no resume is required. Interest Letter to indication position applied for

Closing Date: 11 March 2013