Org. Setting and Reporting

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). Incumbents report administratively to the supervisor of the unit, under the overall guidance of the Chief Transport Section P-5. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and is located with the Transport Section under Service Delivery Management Pillar of the Mission Support Division.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and for the transport of general cargo goods.
• Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the office and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, etc.
• Makes minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested.
• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel and general cargo goods. Collect goods from customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities. May make or collect payment for goods.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc. perform minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicle is kept clean and comprehensively insured.
• Performs VIP and Standby Driver duties
• Assists the workshop in the preparation of trucks for field trips, such as changing wheels, cleaning air filters, and general check-over
• Reports any damage or loss of vehicle tools.
• Logs fuel consumption, maintenance etc.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of accident.
• Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. Safely operates light passenger vehicles, Armoured vehicles, sedans, heavy and light 4X4 sports utility vehicles (SUV’s), ambulances and pick-up trucks, cargo and passenger van within the mission area, in a timely and efficient manner with respect to all time schedules of transportation plans and requirements. The incumbent mostly works outside the office driving staff to various locations or running errands for the mission. Movement on some poorly constructed public roads can be dangerous and noisy. Movement on some poorly constructed public roads can be dangerous and noisy. Lifting goods requires awareness of the surrounding hazards. Knowledge of Mission/ Transport Section SOPs, ST/AIs, Surface Transport Management in the field, Local/ National Highway/ Roadway Regulations & Laws. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Education Completion of a High School diploma or equivalent, is required. Job – Specific Qualification Valid National Driver License is required. A defensive driving certificate is desirable. First aid training is desirable. Work Experience A minimum of two (2) years of continuous driving experience with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, light passenger vehicles, sedans, heavy and light 4×4 sports utility vehicles (SUV’s), ambulances and pick-up trucks, cargo and passenger van is required. Experience in driving Armoured vehicles is required. Clean driving Record is required. Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Contact Us” link.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term sexual exploitation means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term sexual harassment means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrators working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered…