Summary
Date Posted: 1st May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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. The ILO may only offer a contract to persons who are Zambian Nationals.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A short-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
*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 K128,440 (Zambian Kwacha) yearly.
Introduction
The project “Addressing Decent Work Deficits in Tobacco Sector in Zambia and Tanzania” aims to support the implementation of the Integrated Strategy above through four inter-related outcomes:
(1) Policy coherence and support to decent work in the agriculture sector enhanced
(2) Social partners with strengthened capacity to promote social dialogue
(3) Tobacco-growing communities are assisted to address decent work deficits, including child labour, and to transition to alternative livelihoods
(4) Partnerships are promoted for a sustained implementation of the ILO Integrated strategy to address decent work deficits in the tobacco sector
The project seeks to strengthen the virtuous cycle between ILO’s normative action and technical assistance and will further strengthen constituents’ capacity to respond to the SDG Agenda, in particular to goals 8 and 2.The project will also continue to build on the lessons learnt from previous child labour projects including the Public-Private Partnerships between the ILO and Japan Tobacco International (JTI/ARISE II) and the Eliminating Child Labour in Tobacco Foundation (ECLT). The Driver will be based at ILO CO-Lusaka Offices in Lusaka, Zambia. .

Description of Duties
Under the overall responsibility of the ILO Country Office Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, the Driver will report and work under the direction of the Chief Technical Advisor. S/he the Driver will perform the following tasks:
• 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 da-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 the 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 duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and Director.

Competencies
• A high level of driving, vehicle repair, and maintenance skills.
• Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of the vehicle.
• Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair.
• Ability to lift heavy mail bags and boxes.
• Ability to work in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.

Languages
• Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and a good knowledge of English.

Education
• Primary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

Experience
• Two years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.

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