Grade: G2
Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/2023/20
Publication date: 14 June 2023
Application deadline (midnight local time): 28 June 2023
Job ID: 10934
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Beirut
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: One Year (subject to availability of funds)
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
The following are eligible to apply:
- ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
- External candidates*
*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria.
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*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 25911 (USD) yearly.
Introduction
Lebanon continues to face a serious and increasingly challenging employment and labour market situation. The multiple crisis endured by Lebanon have worsened already fragile socio-economic conditions, resulting in heightened levels of vulnerability, poverty and informality and social tensions. This disproportionately affects marginalized groups including refugees but also increasingly the host communities.
The country has weak labour market institutions, coupled with a deficient demand for labour and low levels of job creation, particularly in high productivity/ high valueโadded sectors. This has long contributed to weak employment outcomes in Lebanon, including high rates of unemployment, especially among youth and women, low employmentโtoโpopulation ratios and high levels of informality. Other structural challenges, such as skills mismatch, and a highly deficient social protection system that does not facilitate the transition from social assistance to decent employment opportunities have also hindered progress towards full and productive employment in the country, with the skills provided by training and education institutions not adequately and fully responding to the labour market needs.
Refugees and host communities have become increasingly subject to poor living and working conditions, requiring further support through urgent and wellโtargeted measures.
To address these challenges, the European Commission supported โImproving living conditions and resilience of refugees displaced by the Syrian crisis and vulnerable hosting communities in Lebanonโ project that starts in January 2023 and will continue till 31st December,2025. The project aims at providing alternative livelihoods to selected Syrian refugees and host communities, particularly women.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) assigned to the Project, the Driver will perform the following tasks:
Description of Duties
- Drive office vehicles for official purposes.
- Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities.
- Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents and other items.
- Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
- Keep records of use of vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
- Perform miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services and making photocopies.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required qualifications
Education
Completion of secondary school education, valid driverโs license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience with a safe driving record. Working experience with a UN agency, diplomatic or international organization.
Languages
Excellent command of Arabic and good understanding of English.
Competencies
- Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle.
- Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy mail bags and boxes.
- Ability to work in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.
- Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
- Good knowledge of local roads and conditions.
- Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
- Good knowledge of security issues.
Competencies (continued)
In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires: