Job Title: Driver
Duration: 6 months with possibility of renewal
Duty Station: Gaza
Level: Service Contract

Under the guidance of National Programme Officer / Gaza office Coordinator and in close operation with the Country Office team the driver perform driving maintenance of vehicles, clerical and logistic functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provisions of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, performs minor repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times

Collects and delivers mail or documents when required

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle log book, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts

Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident

Ensures the compliance with the UN Security measures

Whenever possible, delivers RH and other commodities/supplies procured by the UNFPA office warehouses to partner organizations

Assists in the logistical arrangements of UNFPA’s meetings/workshops by setting up and operating audio visual equipment, distributing printed materials, etc

Drive Country Office staff to any designated destination
Performs other duties as required

Required Competencies

Ability to communicate information and ideas
Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
Ability to make appropriate and transparent decision making
A team player and highly motivated

Job Requirements

Academic Requirements and Experience

Knowledge and skills: Secondary Education, valid and public driver license (Taxi /Busclean) knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies and local roads and conditions, skills in minor vehicle repairs, initiative and discretion

Experience: At least 3 years of professional driving experience, preferable with UN or diplomatic missions

Language: Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English, Hebrew isan asset

Candidates are asked to submit recent CV and Cover letter via email to Palestine.hr@unfpa.org The closing date for applications is 12 April 2010. Only those short- listed for the position will be contacted