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Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNSMUG01067
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Transportation
Grade: G3
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 18 June 2020
Deadline for application: 11 July 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the position of Senior Driver with its main Office in Kyiv. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Initial duration of appointment is for 12 months, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link http://www.osce.org/employment/. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Incumbent is assigned to the General Services Office but performs duties also for sub-offices on a regular basis.Under the overall supervision of the National Transport Officer, the Senior Driver performs the following functions: Drives OSCE vehicles to transport the Chief Monitor and participate to the protection and safety of the Chief Monitor; Drives for the Chief Monitor and other high ranking OSCE/SMM officials; Drives other high ranking officials and visiting experts, delegations and Office staff when not driving for the CM; Performs driving and transportation services (personnel, documents and cargo) in support of the SMM; Assists the National Transport Officer and Transport Assistant Dispatcher with planning of transportation tasks and dispatch of SMM vehicles; Conducts regular vehicle checks and informs the Transport Assistant and National Transport Officer of any needed maintenance; Maintains day to day cleanliness and good working condition (fuel, car fluids, oil, tires, springs) of vehicles; Maintains log of vehicle usage and ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident; Performs other duties as required by the National Transport Officer.

Necessary Qualifications

		Ukrainian citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Ukraine; Completed secondary education; Valid driving license, minimum BCE category; Minimum of four years of driving experience with established awareness of safety & security issues; Skills in minor vehicle repair; Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications; Good written and oral communication skills in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages; Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure; proven resilience to high stress environments; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Cultural sensitivity and judgment.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 709.83 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and social security / Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

How To Apply

		For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.