7 Transportation Jobs in Ethiopia jobs

Driver,GS-2,Temporary Appointment Jijiga,8 Positions,Only Ethiopian Nationalities Locations: Africa: Ethiopia Work Type : Temporary Appointment UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child,  [insert tagline] To drive staff members, visitors and government officials in the region and on the field. To transport goods to remote area development sites. How can you make a difference? Specific Tasks Drives office vehicles for the transport of staff members and authorized visitors and delivers/collects urgent mails, documents and other items to/from government office, run errands. Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., and the assigned vehicle is MOSS compliant in terms of medical kits and communication equipment, performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean (in and outside).  Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.   Performs other related duties, as required.   Expected Deliverables Timely transport service provided to UNICEF staff, Guests, etc. Keep the assigned vehicle in good condition, including cleaning it. Keep daily vehicle records updated Reporting Produce monthly vehicle report by 05 th  day of each month Reports vehicle movement in the field through the radio as per the standing UN rules and regulations Reports vehicle status/condition regularly  Expected background and Experience   Education : Primary education; driver license; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. Work Experience : Minimum 2 years work experience as a driver; safe driving record. Language requirement : Good knowledge of the local language and familiarity of the duty station is an asset. Competencies:  Communication, working with people, drive for results, Analyzing, Planning and Organizing, Following Instructions and Procedures, Adapting and Responding to Change   General Conditions :  Procedures and Logistics   The drivers will be based in Jijiga office with frequent field mission to other parts of the region Full DSA will be paid when on official trip outside the duty station   Policy both parties should be aware of: Same rules/policy governing TA positions will apply For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. The technical competencies required for this post are…. View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Remarks: Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.   Opening Date Wed Sep 05 2018 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) E. Africa Standard Time Closing Date Mon Sep 24 2018 17:30:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) 

Driver,GS-2,Temporary Appointment Gambella,2 Postions,Only Ethiopian Nationalies Locations: Africa: Ethiopia Work Type : Temporary Appointment Specific Tasks Drives office vehicles for the transport of staff members and authorized visitors and delivers/collects urgent mails, documents and other items to/from government office, run errands. Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., and the assigned vehicle is MOSS compliant in terms of medical kits and communication equipment, performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean (in and outside).  Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.  Performs other related duties, as required. Expected Deliverables Timely transport service provided to UNICEF staff, Guests, etc. Keep the assigned vehicle in good condition, including cleaning it. Keep daily vehicle records updated Reporting Produce monthly vehicle report by 05 th  day of each month Reports vehicle movement in the field through the radio as per the standing UN rules and regulations Reports vehicle status/condition regularly  Expected background and Experience   Education: Primary education; drivers license; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. Work Experience : Minimum 2 years work experience as a driver; safe driving record.   Language requirement : Good knowledge of the local language and familiarity of the duty station is an asset.   Competencies: Communication, working with people, drive for results, Analyzing, Planning and Organizing, Following Instructions and Procedures, Adapting and Responding to Change General Conditions :  Procedures and Logistics The drivers will be based in Jijiga office with frequent field mission to other parts of the region Full DSA will be paid when on official trip outside the duty station Policy both parties should be aware of: Same rules/policy governing TA positions will apply UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. The technical competencies required for this post are…. View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Remarks: Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.   Opening Date Tue Sep 18 2018 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) E. Africa Standard Time Closing Date Tue Oct 02 2018 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) 

Driver(2 Positions) UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future with a mission of promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. It is present in Ethiopia since 1998, a date from which it has implemented a series of projects. In 2013 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MUDHo) to support the implementation of the Ethiopian Cities Prosperity Initiative (ECPI). While providing its support to sustainable urban development in Ethiopia, UN-Habitat has developed a guiding document called UN-Habitat Country programme for Ethiopia (2016-2020). Building on the global frameworks such as SDG 11, the New Urban Agenda and Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP II), the country programme is organized around four pillars:  Urban Regional Planning, Urban Resilience, Housing and Urban Basic Services, Urban Monitoring and Research Advocacy. It also considers cross cutting issues such as Awareness Raising - Participatory Approach Capacity Development - Technical Advice - Policy Support Up on the expiration of the previous agreement signed on 2013, UN-Habitat and Ministry of Urban Development and Housing have signed a new MoU in February 2018 with new collaboration areas, UN-Habitat Country programme being part of the agreement document. Recently, based on its country programme document, UN-Habitat has development several projects and is preparing to implement them. One of the projects  is “ Support to the Sustainable Development of the Hawassa City Cluster ; with the specific objective to provide on-the-job technical assistance, progressively build the required capacity of the Hawassa City Government and strengthen the coordination with the HIP, IDPC, the regional government and other concerned stakeholders to cope with the urbanisation impacts of the industrial park, with focus on spatial/urban planning, waste management and housing, at the city cluster scale DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Summary of key functions: Provision of reliable and secure driving services Proper use of vehicle Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle Availability of documents/ supplies Process utilities matters Maintain records and provide logistical support to agencies Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of project staff, consultants and officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including customs formalities arrangement when required. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents. Ensures utilities related correspondence are prepared and associated papers and documents are filed. Follows-up utilities bills for timely payments Ensures incoming mails are sorted and distributed both outside and inside the organization and dispatch outgoing mails Ensures that all logistical and administrative tasks with other agencies are handled with care COMPETENCIES   Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates commitment to UNHABITAT’s mission, vision and values. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning Shares knowledge and experience Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office Be flexible as member of the team to assist Admin-supporting staff as required; Development and Operational Effectiveness Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues Leadership and Self-Management Focuses on result for the client Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Education  - Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.  Experience  - 4 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. Language Requirements  - Fluency in Amharic, knowledge of English. DISCLAIMER Important applicant information All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Workforce diversity UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. 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