Driver

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 ingrained in the WHO 14th 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 Work 2020–2025 –“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 the 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.

Performing tasks as per the line supervisor, the WHO driver knows and respects the security rules related to vehicle movements, follows and applies security instructions and adapts the driving according to external factors such as security situations, weather conditions, the traffic rules in the country, the itinerary, in city or highway, day or night and the traffic density. This includes but are not limited to the following: Drive safely and securely in line with UNDSS and WHO standards and local traffic laws, be responsible for the vehicle and its contents and ensure full compliance with all safety, traffic, and security rules and WFS policies &instructions. Be responsible for the safe transport of WHO staff under any circumstance. Ensure that other road users are not harmed because of WHO road operations. Ensure that any crashes or traffic incidents involving the WHO vehicle(s) are reported as per applicable WHO procedures and /or instructions. Provide first level maintenance of the vehicle and engine (e.g. controlling the state of the vehicle and ensuring its daily check which includes the following: levels of fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake liquid, windows washing liquid as well as the cleanliness of the radiator grill, the state of the tires, radio equipment, etc.). Determine the route and the timetable to follow or respect those that have been provided before hand and provide regular update on the movement status to security unit. Report immediately to Security or MOVCON room any unusual situation or potential security risk or incident/accident involving WHO vehicles or other road users on the road. Respect all convoy and safety and security policy. Ensure that all vehicle documents are valid and available in the vehicle and that all goods and passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling. Ensure that all administrative documents are always properly filled (e.g. insurance, logbook, map of the area, security clearance and emergency contact list). Know how to use all types of satellites phones, radios, codes, and call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with WHO office according to WHO communications policy. Ensure physical check of spare tire, rope, jack or any technical off-road recovery & rescue kit prior to departure. Report any deficiencies to the vehicle to the supervisor and proactively raise concerns regarding safety. When applicable, perform or verify the safe and correct loading/unloading & ensure the loads are balanced and properly secured and protected.

1) Teamwork
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Communication

Solid skills in driving safely and securely in line with all UNDSS standards, including local traffic law standards. The incumbent keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in the department, the cluster and WHO, to be able to brief others and explain procedures.

Education

Essential: A valid driving certification and completion of secondary school education or equivalent.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of at least four years of relevant experience as a driver of goods and/or passengers, ideally for a government/IGO/ or NGO- Organization.
Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agency is an asset.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other Official WHO.

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 12,973 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

• Staff members who have been separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration.

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