Vacancy Announcement No: 007/2010

UNDP in Southern Sudan is seeking qualified candidates for the following post:
Job Title: Driver/ Mechanic
Section/Unite: UNDP-DDR
Grade Level: SC-2
No. of Post: 4 (Four)
Duty Station: Kwajok, Warrap State (With travel to other states in Southern Sudan)
Duration: 6 (six) months, with possibility of extension subject to availability fund and satisfactory performance
Closing Date: 14 March 2010
  Background:

In accordance with the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) and Security Council resolution SC 1590 of March 24, 2005, the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) has been mandated to provide support and assistance to the Government of National Unity (GONU) and Government of South Sudan (GOSS) in planning, developing and implementing the national disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. To this end, an integrated UN DDR unit for the CPA has been established with HQs in Khartoum and field offices in North and South Sudan. In line with the Integrated DDR Standards DPKO is leading the planning and implementation of the D & D components, UNDP -through voluntary contributions- acts as the planning and implementation agency for the reintegration component.
UNDP is also implementing DDR under the ESPA and supporting the government to prepare for DDR in Darfur.
  Duties and responsibilities:

1. Under the guidance and supervision of the direct supervision of the Admin Associate the Driver/Mechanic provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring that at a time of a brake down he/she can be able to maintain a vehicle high accuracy of work.
2. The Driver/Mechanic demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
3. The Driver/Mechanic provides driving services to the operations and programme staff and consultants, experts and UN staff on mission.
 
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education:

• Secondary Education
• Valid general Sudanese driver’s licence

Work experience:

• 3 years work experience as a driver/mechanic, safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and mechanic skills in vehicle repair.
• Candidates with knowledge and experience in working with communities in Warrap State are preferred


Language Requirement: Fluency in written and spoken English (ability to express simple ideas in English).Knowledge of at least one local language spoken in Warrap State is a requirement. Knowledge of Arabic language would be an asset.
Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Notice:

UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Notice
UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.



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