Result of Service

UN-Habitat programme activities in South Sudan are effectively supported through the provision of safe, timely, and reliable transportation and logistical services, ensuring compliance with UN safety, security, fleet management, and administrative requirements while enabling the efficient implementation of field operations and project activities.

Work Location

Juba

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency mandated by the General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. In October 2016, at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), Member States adopted the New Urban Agenda, an action-oriented framework that sets global standards for sustainable urban development and guides how cities are planned, managed, and lived in. Through partnerships with governments and other stakeholders, UN-Habitat advances sustainable urbanization, inclusive governance, climate resilience, and access to adequate housing, land, and basic services. UN-Habitat is implementing the EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform, a regional programme covering Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, and the IGAD region. The programme seeks to strengthen institutional and community capacities to respond to forced displacement and return movements while promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development solutions. The programme focuses on strengthening governance systems, supporting housing, land and property rights, empowering communities, and improving access to climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable services. South Sudan continues to face complex humanitarian and development challenges driven by displacement, climate shocks, rapid urbanization, and institutional capacity constraints. In Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, particularly in Aweil, the influx of returnees and refugees, combined with recurrent flooding and population growth, has placed increasing pressure on land, housing, infrastructure, and service delivery systems. Addressing these challenges requires integrated planning approaches, strengthened local governance, and sustainable solutions that support both displaced and host communities. To support the effective implementation of the South Sudan component of the programme, UN-Habitat seeks to engage a Driver to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation and logistical support for official travel, field missions, stakeholder engagements and programme activities. Duties and Responsibilities : Under the direct supervision of the Human Settlements Officer (HSO), the Driver will be responsible for the following:

Drive UN-Habitat vehicles safely for the transport of UN-Habitat staff and consultants on official duty, in accordance with applicable UN vehicle-use, security and safety procedures.
Provide transportation support for official field missions, project activities, meetings, workshops, trainings, assessments and monitoring visits.
Transport project materials, supplies, equipment and official documents to activity sites, as required.
Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of authorized personnel and support the planning of efficient travel routes and schedules.
Support field teams during community engagements, trainings, monitoring visits and other programme activities, as required.
Maintain assigned vehicle(s) in a clean, roadworthy and good working condition through daily inspections and preventive maintenance.
Monitor fuel, oil, tyres, brakes, battery and other essential vehicle systems; promptly report mechanical faults, accidents, incidents and maintenance requirements.
Coordinate routine servicing and repairs in accordance with UN-Habitat administrative and fleet management procedures.
Maintain accurate vehicle movement logs, mileage records, fuel consumption records, maintenance records and travel documentation.
Ensure that vehicle registration, insurance, inspection certificates, licences and other required documentation remain valid and available at all times.
Ensure that vehicles are equipped with required safety and emergency equipment and that transported project assets are handled safely and securely.
Comply with local traffic laws, road safety regulations, UN security requirements, safeguarding standards and applicable organizational policies.
Deliver and collect official correspondence, documents and supplies, and provide logistical support for programme activities as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

Secondary school education is required. A Valid South Sudan driving licence is also required A minimum of five (5) years of professional driving experience is required. Experience driving 4WD vehicles in rural, field-based or challenging operating environments is desirable. Experience supporting UN, humanitarian, development or donor-funded projects is desirable. Knowledge of local traffic regulations, road safety procedures and basic vehicle maintenance is required. Defensive driving training and/or a certificate in auto mechanics is desirable. Basic computer and email communication skills are desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local languages spoken in South Sudan is desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.