Roster SSA - Driver GS2, Chad

Main duties

Roster SSA - Chauffeur, Chad Organization: WHO - World Health Organization Country: Chad City: N'Djamena Office: WHO N'Djamena, Chad . 1. Background Given the many field activities related to the implementation of the programs, the presence of a dedicated driver is essential. Indeed, the effective execution of missions requires the availability of a reliable and secure means of transport to ensure the mobility of staff, partners and goods in accordance with operational deadlines. The driver plays an essential role in the execution of activities by ensuring the transport of personnel and equipment to the different intervention sites. It ensures regular maintenance of the vehicle, compliance with road safety rules and maintenance of administrative documents related to the vehicle. Its intervention makes it possible to guarantee the punctuality of travel and reduce logistical risks that may affect the implementation of activities. The transportation resources currently available at the office are insufficient to respond effectively to growing demands. This limits team travel and WHO’s ability to provide rapid technical support or participation in actions. The recruitment of a driver has become essential to ensure the continuity, speed and effectiveness of interventions in Ndjamena and in the field during emergency periods. In addition, this position contributes to enhancing the operational effectiveness of programmes by facilitating travel to N’Djamena and on the ground to be cared for, coordination with different stakeholders and the rapid delivery of resources necessary to achieve WHO objectives. The recruitment of a driver will ensure the permanent availability of transportation for activities and strengthen operational monitoring of interventions, field supervision and coordination with partners, optimize the use of the office’s fleet and reduce logistical constraints affecting WHO’s effective support to response activities. 2. Deliverables The main responsibilities are:

• Transport
• Provide transportation of staff and consultants for activities
• Drive vehicles in a professional and secure manner
• Respect authorized routes and safety instructions
• Ensure field trips (missions, evaluations, interventions)
• Vehicle maintenance
• Keep the vehicle in good condition (clean, basic mechanics)
• Perform daily checks (oil, fuel, brakes, tires, etc.)
• Report any breakdown or need for repair
• Keep the logbook up to date (log-book)
• Administrative management
• Record all trips and consumptions
• Ensure the validity of documents (insurance, technical visit, permits)
• Support simple logistical tasks (delivery of documents, material)
• Security
• Strictly comply with UNDSS (UN Security) rules
• Apply procedures in case of an emergency or incident
• Ensuring the safety of passengers and property

Candidate profile

• Avoid areas of risk without authorization 3. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages Training
• Minimum level: Secondary

Experience

• Valid driving license (appropriate category) Essential Experience:
• Minimum 2–5 years as a professional driver
• Experience with NGOs or UN agencies (asset)
• Good knowledge of the area of intervention Skills and knowledge Essential technical skills
• Defensive Driving
• Basic knowledge of mechanics
• Use of communication tools (radio, telephone) Functional and behavioural skills
• Sense of discretion and confidentiality
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good relationship and team spirit

Other information

• Ability to work under pressure Computer skills
• Notion in Computer Science: Basic Knowledge, Word, Outlook Languages and Level Required (Elementary/Intermediate/Expert) Essential:
• Local language (mandatory)
• Current French (desired)

Required skills

• English (asset according to agency) 4. Supervision ADOUM AWAT, Abderahim (Transport/Security Assistant WHO/TCHAD Country Office) 5. Place of work On site: NDJAMENA 6. The driver may be required to travel to other provinces of the country for emergency activities during the term of the contract. 7. Remuneration and budget
• Remuneration: The contractual staff member will be recruited at grade G2 of the salary scale for staff professionals in the United Nations system. République of Chad.
• Contract duration: The contract staff will be recruited for a period of three (03) to six (06) months. Tags humanitarian response road transport staff movement operations transport regulations Skills Defensive Driving Basic Mechanics Digital Communication Tools French Language Local Language The recruiting organization, WHO - World Health Organization, has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website.

Education / Qualifications

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