OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations onall administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of anEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Description Of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the Field Technical officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-Undertake field trips – Facilitate transport to the field technical officer and other WHO officials to and from specified locations throughout Kenya;Driving WHO official vehicles in a manner compatible with recognized international road safety standards;Maintain vehicle in good running order;Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;Performing any other related duties as required
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: At least Secondary Schooleducation. Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics. Must be in possession of a valid and clean drivinglicense
Desirable: Technical level of education would be an added advantage and knowledge of basic computer skills.
Experience
Essential: At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record. UN/WHO working experience would be an added advantage.
Desirable: Extensive experience driving long distances preferablyin the specific regions of the duty stations. UN experience wouldbe an advantage.
Skills
Driving rules andregulations of the country;Familiarity with office procedures and transport needs of the office;Knowledge of driver courtesies;Ability to read,write and understand instructions in the official working languages andAbility to write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Swahili.
Desirable
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at KES 1,114,702 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
Additional Information
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
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- The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]
- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
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- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
- Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].
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Grade
G2
Contractual Arrangement
Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)
2 years
Job Posting
Jun 25, 2024, 11:52:45 AM
Closing Date
Jul 10, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location
Kenya-Nairobi
Organization
AF_KEN Kenya
Schedule
Full-time
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