External Description – Classified Position
The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 13th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO’s mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii)setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;(v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work2020-2025 -“United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens’ expectations about health. WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable, and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavor; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.
The incumbent will drive the assigned vehicle safely for the transport of the head of the WHO country office, authorized personnel, goods and supplies related to the official work of the WHO office in line with country traffic regulations and will also support the office with basic clerical work.
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:
· Provide reliable and secure driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of the Head of the WHO country office, authorized personnel, including for field visits, and the delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
· Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities, as required;
· Checking for availability of all the required documents/supplies for the assigned vehicle, including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts;
· Completing the monthly vehicle data form at the end of the month. Manage day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, oil changes, checking tyres and brakes, car washing, and making arrangements for major repairs.
· Report any incidents/ accidents as per the steps outlined in the rules and regulations.
· Provide clerical and general office assistance to office staff.
Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalence training and valid driving license.
Desirable: Basic mechanics’ certificate and first aid training.
Essential: Minimum two years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
Desirable: Experience in driving within WHO or another United Nations agency.
· Basic knowledge of the use of word processing, email and standard office equipment Driving for long period.
· Lifting pouch bags, some of which weigh over25 kilograms In-depth knowledge of local traffic regulations and topography of the country.
· Proficient in protocol and organizational security standards for drivers
· Proven mechanical knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining different types of vehicles. Proven ability to interact positively and tactfully with diverse clients.
· Ability to write concise official reports of incidents, read and understand instructions in the working language.
· Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.
· Teamwork
· Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
· Communication
· Producing results
Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of B/C/S(Roman alphabet.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of B/C/S(Cyrillic alph).
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at BAM 34,969 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int