Driver

Dutystation: Baghdad, Iraq

Functional responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the project driver will be responsible for the following duties:

• Timely and safe driving OEA Staff members, consultants, project guests, project visitors, in the project official vehicles

• Performing tasks related to the daily maintenance of the vehicle;

• Maintaining daily vehicle logs (mileage, fuel consumption, travel routs) and submitting logs to the project administrative assistant on a timely basis;

• Ensuring that repair and maintenance services are done on project vehicles in time;

• Ensuring that all instructions regulating safe driving behavior and Rules of the Road are in hand and strictly followed;

• Ensuring that the vehicle has valid insurance;

• Driving the project’s vehicle for delivery and collection of mails, documents, pouches, equipment and other administrative tasks as required under the project;

• Providing assistance in checking the completeness of micro-projects documents and following up on missing records;

• Assist in the organization of and logistical preparation for field trips, visiting missions, etc.

• Assist in reviewing records related to in-country missions and field trips;

• Support in registry of incoming and outgoing documents and correspondence;

• Provide operational support to project activities;

• Assist in general maintenance of the office premises;

• Performing other duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

The Operations Expert, the OEA Director and other members of the UN electoral assistance office; senior staff and officers of IHEC and other national institutions involved in the electoral process; other staff and officers working at the UNAMI office.

Results Expected:

• The support of the United Nations in the area of responsibility contributes to credible and inclusive elections, minimizing violence and maximizing the chances of legitimate government, peace and stability;

• The United Nations mandated support in the area of responsibility is implemented effectively, using resources efficiently and minimizing risks to the organization;

• The supervisor has access to accurate and timely information as well as advice on the electoral process and its implications

Impact of Results

The key results have a direct impact on the overall successful achievement of the Iraq UN Partnership Framework of the project 2024 KRG Elections - Operational Support to UNAMI for the KRG Elections.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Secondary Education; Valid Iraqi driving license (minimum category B).

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of professional driving experience;

• experience working with the UN, a UN agency or an international organization on electoral issues;

• demonstrated ability to thrive within a complex multicultural and multinational environment strongly preferred;

• Knowledge of UN rules, regulations, policies and procedures is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

• Good knowledge in the Kurdish language, knowledge of English would be an asset.