Driver/Facilities Management Assistant

JOB ID NO.: 1780

CLOSING DATE: 17 May 2011 (5pm New York time)

POST TITLE: Driver/Facilities Management Assistant

CATEGORY: ICS- 3

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DUTY STATION: New York

DURATION: One year initially

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Facilities and Administrative Services Branch, Division for Management Services (FASB/DMS)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving and Maintenance of the UNFPA official vehicle • Drives vehicle for the transport of the Executive Director and authorized passengers to official functions and other destinations, as required. • Meet authorized officials at the airport, as required. • Performs security inspection of vehicle and location where the vehicle would be • Ensure UNFPA vehicle is maintained through regular servicing, repairs, tire replacements, cleaning, etc. • Perform minor routine maintenance – change water, keep tire pressure, etc. and arrange other repairs when necessary and that the vehicle is kept clean. • Ensure vehicle safety, at all times from theft, fire, accidents, parking violations, vandalism, etc. • Maintain emergency first-aid equipment within the vehicle.

Administrative Tasks • Addresses requirement of the ED by coordinating his schedule with Executive Associate. • Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. • Maintains all maintenance documents of the vehicle. • Provide assistance as assigned in the facility services provided by the Branch in respect of headquarters requirements, i.e., office supplies, furniture moves, photocopier maintenance, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES: • Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding principles • Fostering Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing Diversity • Team Work /Communication/Self-Management • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: • Job knowledge/Technical expertise • Business acumen • Client orientation • Organizational awareness

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of secondary education; • 10 years of driving experience; • Good knowledge of the New York State Driving Manual; • Defensive driving training and defensive driving certificate; • Experience in offensive driving and in security is desirable; • English is required. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY: UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Please note that applicants applying for UNFPA General Service posts located in New York must have a valid G-4 visa or U.S. Permanent Residency or U.S. Citizenship. Applicants must pass the UN ASAT. We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

UNFPA reserves the right to appoint prior to closing date.

Closing date: 17 May 2011