Background
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programs and activities of the United Nations System. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Local Security Associate (LSA)/Field Security Associate (FSA), the Driver will provide reliable and safe driving services to UNDSS and ensure the highest standards of discretion and integrity, a high sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds within the duty stations of Uganda
Duties and Responsibilities
“Duties and responsibilities” refer to the tasks and obligations that an individual or a group of individuals are expected to perform within a specific role or position. These tasks can vary depending on the nature of the role, the industry, and the organization.
Here are some examples of duties and responsibilities in different roles:
- Customer service representative:
- Answering customer inquiries and resolving complaints
- Providing information about products and services
- Processing orders and returns
- Maintaining accurate customer records
- Software engineer:
- Developing and testing software programs
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions
- Troubleshooting and debugging code
- Maintaining and updating software systems
- Human resources manager:
- Recruiting and hiring new employees
- Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
- Providing guidance and support to employees and managers on HR-related issues
- Conducting performance evaluations and managing employee relations
- Marketing Coordinator:
- Developing marketing campaigns and strategies
- Creating marketing materials, such as brochures and advertisements
- Conducting market research and analyzing data
- Coordinating events and promotions
Overall, duties and responsibilities are crucial in ensuring that individuals are performing the tasks expected of them and contributing to the success of the organization.
Competencies
- Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values of Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect for Diversity.
- Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, and delivers quality work by the deadline.
- Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver and makes improvements.
- Learn Continuously: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes and asks for feedback.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
- Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity,
Required Skills and Experience
- Completion of Secondary School Education in both “O” and “A” levels is a requirement
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
- UN Experience would be an asset.
- Safe driving record.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
- A valid Driver’s license is required.
- Good knowledge of the terrain of the area
- Possess good knowledge of the local languages
- Good mechanical knowledge
- Ability to use computer packages such as Word and Excel