Senior Driver/Dispatcher (G3) (Short-Term Appointment) - OSCE Mission to Moldova, Chisinau

• Issued by: OSCE Mission to Moldova
• Requisition ID: MOL000072
• Contract Type: Short-term/Temporary Short-Term Monthly
• Grade: G3
• Job Level: General Services
• Job Type: Contracted
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: MOL - OSCE Mission to Moldova, Chisinau
• Issue Date: May 30, 2024
• Closing Date: Jun 16, 2024
• Employee Status: Short-Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: None
• Job Field: Administration & Support

Background:

Under the direct supervision of the National Procurement/Materials Management Officer and general guidance of the Chief of Fund Administration (CFA), the incumbent is in charge of proper day-to-day management of transportation services in the Mission to Moldova. The contract duration is 5 months 29 days, with the possibility of extension up to one year.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Driving OSCE vehicles to transport the Head of Mission and participate in the protection and safety of the Head of Mission. Supporting the smooth execution of the transport tasks as a driver for the Mission;
2. Overseeing scheduling and coordination of vehicle use, maintaining accurate records of vehicle use, mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance schedules as well reporting through the paper and electronic fleet management and other reporting tools of the organization;
3. Conducting regular vehicle inspections, coordinate routine servicing and emergency repairs, ensuring vehicles are in operating condition;
4. Ensuring all vehicles are properly registered and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date fleet records. Responsible for registration, timely registration extension and de-registration of OSCE vehicles and private cars of international staff in the respective state services;
5. Ensuring that the steps required by rules and regulations are followed in case of involvement in accident, or in case that the vehicle breaks down. Developing and maintaining accident case files;
6. Conducting driving tests for the OSCE staff and familiarizes the staff with the OSCE policies and procedures;
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, please see: «https://www.osce.org/ro/moldova»

Necessary Qualifications:

• Secondary Education; valid driving license minimum B, C category;
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience with experience requiring awareness of security issues;
• Experience driving 4x4 vehicles;
• Experience in maintenance and minor vehicle repair;
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English. Good spoken communication skills in Romanian and Russian.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction is EUR 822.25*, OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Moldova. Social benefits include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme.

 *Salary Scale is valid until 31 December 2024. Further extensions will be subject to the availability of funds.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. 

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please seehttps://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 63 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.