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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a mission to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable by ensuring that all people attain the highest possible level of health. Established in 1948, WHO has grown into the world’s leading authority on international public health, widely recognized for its role in setting global health standards, coordinating emergency responses, and providing evidence-based guidance on critical health issues. With a presence in over 150 countries, WHO collaborates with governments, research institutions, and civil society to address health challenges from pandemics and noncommunicable diseases to maternal health and sanitation.
The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to global health equity, offering its employees meaningful opportunities to impact lives through a variety of roles and flexible work arrangements. WHO’s innovative model combines scientific research, policy development, technical assistance, and advocacy to drive health improvements across populations. Guided by core values such as service, excellence, integrity, collaboration, and accountability, WHO also upholds a strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, engaging in initiatives that reduce health disparities, strengthen health systems, and promote sustainability. More information about its work, opportunities, and impact can be found at www.who.int.
Driver job at World Health Organisation (WHO)
World Health Organization
Driver, G2, Kampala - (2400515)
Grade: G2
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties:
Drives office vehicles to provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;
Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
Performs other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: At least Secondary School education and a valid driver's licence of the country.
Desirable:
Experience
Essential: At least one year driving experience as a driver and A safe driving record.
Desirable: UN experience would be an advantage.
Skills
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair;
Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language and
An ability of writing a concise and faithful report of the accidents.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Local Language.
REMUNERATION
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 UGX 33,144,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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