ITU Driver Regional Office Addis Ababa

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.

VACANCY NOTICE Nº ITU/BDT/FIELD/2012/G24

Date of Issue: 23 August 2012 Currently accepting applications Applications from women are encouraged Functions: Driver Regional Office Addis Ababa Post Number: TD13R/G2/559 Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 13 September 2012 (8 day(s) until closing deadline) Duration of Contract: 2 years Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Grade: G2

Organ: The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union (the Union has three functional sectors: Standardization, Radiocommunication and Development) which deals mainly with development policies, strategies, programming, as well as technical cooperation activities (expert missions, training programmes, field projects, seminars, etc.).

Organization Unit: Within the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of ITU, under the supervision of the Director, and in close collaboration with the other Departments of BDT, the Regional and Area Offices are responsible for proposing the operational policy and strategy of telecommunication development activities in their respective regions, coordinating with countries of the region to prioritize requirements, proposing inputs for the preparation of the operational plan based on these prioritized regional requirements, as well as coordinating and implementing technical cooperation activities in their respective regions, be they in the framework of projects, regional initiatives, or follow-up of World Telecommunication Development Conferences.

Duties / Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent: Drives the Regional Director, UN officials, senior staff, high ranking officials and visitors. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services. Meets senior staff, officials and visitors at the airport and assists, where necessary, with visa and customs formalities Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, 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, checking of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc in order to keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition at all times. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. When necessary, provides translation of basic information from the local language into the official language for the head of the office and/or United Nations staff in the vehicle. Assists office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores as required. Assists in the mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications and arranges to pay office telephone and other bills, as required. Carries out any other related activities that may be required.

Qualifications required

Education: Complete secondary education with a diploma OR complete equivalent technical studies with a diploma OR obligatory formal schooling plus two years of apprenticeship in the field of the post.

Experience: At least one year of experience in the field of the post preferably in an international organization, embassy, or within the UN system with a safe driving record.

Languages: Knowledge of one official language of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at an intermediate level. Knowledge of the local language, which is not an official language, at advanced level.

Competencies: Valid driver's license for bus and /or chauffeur free of driving violations. Good knowledge of the city, local roads and conditions where the office is located. Must have several years of work experience as a driver preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies. Skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers.

Additional Information: ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES RESIDING IN THE AREA OF THE DUTY STATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED

Remuneration

Annual Salary: (Net of Tax) 84,411.- BIR - 123,538.- BIR without dependants

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be used as a form of screening.

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Driver Regional Office Addis Ababa