Driver at World Health Organization (WHO)

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Operations Officer and the general supervision of the WHO Representative.  The Operations Officer identifies trips/assignments.  Incumbent has some flexibility for planning and scheduling routes.  Manuals available for use are Traffic instructions/street plans; WR/Operations Officer directives/instructions; and Vehicles maintenance manual.

Summary of Assigned Duties

Drives office vehicles to provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
 

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., 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;
 

Performs other duties as required.
Education:
Essential:   A minimum of Junior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent and Driving license – Grade C or above

Experience:

• Essential: At least 2 years’ driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record
• Desirable: UN experience would be an advantage

Competencies:

•     Knowing and managing yourself
•     Producing results
•     Fostering integration and team work

Languages:

• Knowledge of written and spoken English and working knowledge of local language will be an asset.

Additional Information:

• This position will be filled only by a national of Ghana.
• The incumbent should contribute to ensuring high professional, ethical, and institutional standards of the Organization. Meet professional conduct expectations, and basic universal norms of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and lawful behavior. This includes compliance with the above, including ability to: perform within existing organizational structures and governance; adhere to WHO’s processes; demonstrate gender and cultural sensitivity; demonstrate respectful and constructive interpersonal communication; perform as a team player; and demonstrate due diligence.