Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian National for the post of Driver (General Service Category).

VN No.: VN12-04                       Post Level: GS-2
IMIS :                                              Duty Station: Accra
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration:  2 years (renewable)

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the administrative assistant, the incumbent is to drive official vehicles and be responsible for vehicle maintenance, safety of passengers, read users and ensure the security of goods transported.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Drives office vehicles for transporting of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.

b) Meets officials at the airport and facilitate immigration/customs formalities.

c) Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc... reports promptly to the Supervisor any defects/faults on the vehicle, performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean; Ensures safety and custody of vehicles including tools, etc on it..

d) Perform any other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education
a) High School diploma.
b) Professional Driver's License
c) Knowledge of auto mechanics as an asset.

Work Experience
e) Five years continuous safe driving as a professional driver.

Language Proficiency
Fluency in English require. Another UN language is an asset.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)
. Commitment
. Diversity and inclusion
. Integrity

ii) Core Competencies(Required)
. Communication
. Working with people
. Drive for results

iii) Functional Competencies(Required)
. Analyzing
. Applying Technical Expertise
. Following Instructions and Procedures
. Planning and Organizing

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form(Which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ) and photocopies of the supporting documents to:

The Human Resources Manager
Unicef, P. O. Box 5051,
Accra-North

Closing Date: April 30, 2012

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.