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;

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 is desired.
• 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.

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