**Please note that this vacancy will be used to fill two positions under multiple contractual modalities**

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer and the overall guidance of the Head of Office, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. Instructions are normally given on an ad hoc basis, routine duties are carried out according to the established schedule; fulfillment of assignments is checked on a regular basis.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Drives for the Head of office and other staff.
2. Operates motor vehicles for transporting pouches, mail, parcels, urgent faxes and/or passengers as required.
3. Meets official personnel at the airport.
4. 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 and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and MOSS compliant.
5. Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing etc.
6. Procures minor supplies and picks-up and delivers payment for telephone/ fax bills.
7. Delivers of visa and other requests, renewal of car licenses/insurance.
8. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are followed in case of involvement in an car accident.
9. Prepares and implements the daily vehicle movement schedule.
10. Performs messenger service within the office or other related duties as required by supervisors.

Achievement Activities include:

1. Services rendered in a timely and accurate manner and office car well maintained. Maintaining all the required documents/supplies up to date; including vehicle insurance, license, registration, logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; WHO rules and regulations including security and safety requirements duly ensured.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Education equivalent to eight years in school. Must possess a valid professional driving license for light and heavy duty vehicles.

Experience

Essential: At least three years of professional experience in driving cars.
Desirable: Experience in managing a vehicle fleet, including organizing the daily movement schedule and coordinating the maintenance and repairs of a vehicle fleet.

Skills

Work may involve some discomfort due to long driving hours, lifting of bags and/or parcels and being subject to weather and traffic risks.
Basic computer skills are required.

WHO Comptencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Hebrew.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ILS 126,558 (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.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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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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