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STEP 1: INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION USING THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL HISTORY FORM P.11

(P.11 obtainable at the following web site: (https://unsmil.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/p11-form.doc).

ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN A FORMAT DIFFERENT TO THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P.11) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

STEP 2: Qualified candidates must submit their application using the P.11 template listed in STEP 1 by e- mail to
unsmil-hrstaffing@un.org. The application MUST include only the Job Opening No. in the subject line of their e-mail (e.g., UNSMIL-GS3-IC009/2022)

This post is located within the Office of the Chief Mission Support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The post is located in Tripoli, Libya. The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Dispatch Officer.

On 29 April 2022, the Security Council, by its resolution 2629 (2022) renewed the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) through 31 July 2022, by roll-over of its resolutions 2542 (2020) of 15 September 2020, 2570 (2021) of 16 April 2021 and 2599 (2021) of 30 September 2021. The Security Council, in resolution 2542 (2020), tasked UNSMIL, as an integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership, to exercise mediation and through its good offices to: (i) further an inclusive political process and security and economic dialogue; (ii) further the continued implementation of the Libya Political Agreement; (iii) help consolidate the governance, security and economic arrangements of the Government of National Accord, including support for economic reform in

collaboration with international financial institutions; (iv) help to achieve a ceasefire and, once it is agreed by the Libyan parties, provide appropriate support to its implementation; (v) support subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including the constitutional process and the organisation of elections; (vi) coordinate and engage closely with international actors including neighbouring countries and regional organizations; (vii) provide support to key Libyan institutions; (viii) support, on request, the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with humanitarian principles; (ix) monitor and report abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual violence in conflict, notably through the effective deployment of women and child protection advisers; (x) provide support in securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (xi) co-ordinate international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Da’esh. On 16 April 2021, the Security Council, through resolution 2570 (2021), tasked UNSMIL to provide support to the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism including through the facilitation of confidence-building measures and the scalable and incremental deployment of UNSMIL ceasefire monitors.

 JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

• Inspect vehicles at the start of the shift or movement and after for roadworthiness and fuel
• Secure any cargo that is to be / being transported
• Ascertain the cleanliness of vehicles
• Exercise safety and caution at all times
• Protect the vehicle from any saboteur when on duty
• Check road maps, conditions of roads, and be aware of alternate routes in case of emergency
• Familiarize oneself with routes and safe good roads
• Identify the best routes and those to be avoided
• Follow and monitor Security advice both on radio and Emails
• Undertake advance trips to various places where the VIP is scheduled to
• Liaise with relevant individuals for easy access of the VIP to offices/residence of senior Government officials and other diplomats, as needed.
• Ensure VIP is safe whenever travelling in all
• Drive staff members safely to various destinations as required
• Assist in collecting and delivering documentation to and from UN agencies, local authorities, NGOs and other concerned government offices
• Liaise with Dispatch Supervisor on issues relating to the maintenance of unit vehicles, including daily entries in vehicle log books and ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fuelled
• Assist with messenger duties that may be required by the Supervisor
• Perform minor mechanical repairs on vehicles as required
• Ability to work on shifts and occasionally as required by the
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Dispatch

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required

Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the provision of driving services with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles such as, light passenger vehicles, sedans, heavy and light 4×4 sports utility vehicles (SUVs), ambulances pick-up trucks, cargo and passenger van. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations, and local roads and conditions is required. Knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and defensive driving skills are desirable. Experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is desirable.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in Arabic is required and fluency in English is desirable.

Other Requirement: Grade B National Driver’s License.

Recruitment as Local Individual Contractor shall be made in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country and shall comply with any host country agreement in effect.

Applicants who are not nationals from Libya must meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country, including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations.

An appointment shall not be granted to a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, stepchildren, or step sibling of a staff member. This restriction applies to relationships within the United Nations Secretariat and not to those with the separately administered Agencies, Funds or Programmes.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY those applicants who are short-listed will be notified.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount consideration in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.