Background

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The purpose of this assignment is to provide reliable, safe, and timely transportation services in support of OSL warehouse operations and logistics activities at the WHO Nairobi Duty Station.

Under the supervision of the designated OSL supervisor, the incumbent will transport authorized personnel, supplies, equipment, and other operational materials to designated locations, maintain assigned vehicles in good working condition, and ensure compliance with applicable road safety requirements and WHO procedures.

Summary of Assigned Duties

Transportation Services: Drive assigned vehicles to transport authorized personnel, supplies, equipment, and other operational materials in support of warehouse and logistics activities.

Warehouse and Logistics Support: Facilitate the collection, delivery, and movement of supplies, equipment, and other materials between the Nairobi warehouse, WHO offices, suppliers, service providers, and other designated locations, as instructed.

Operational Transport Coordination: Support the timely execution of transport requests by coordinating with relevant OSL personnel and warehouse staff to ensure that transportation activities align with operational priorities.

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: Conduct routine checks of assigned vehicles, including engine oil, coolant, battery, brakes, tyres, lights, and other essential components, to ensure roadworthiness and operational reliability.

Vehicle Servicing and Repairs: Identify and report mechanical defects, undertake minor maintenance where appropriate, and coordinate routine servicing and necessary repairs through authorized service providers.

Vehicle Cleanliness and Safety: Ensure that assigned vehicles are clean, secure, properly maintained, and equipped with the necessary safety items.

Trip and Fuel Records: Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and records of official trips, mileage, fuel consumption, servicing, repairs, and other vehicle-related activities in accordance with applicable procedures.

Safe Handling and Delivery of Materials: Exercise due care when transporting supplies, equipment, and other operational materials, ensuring their safe handling, security, and delivery to the designated recipients or locations.

Compliance with Regulations: Observe national traffic laws, road safety requirements, and applicable WHO procedures governing the use of official vehicles and transportation of operational materials.

Accident and Incident Reporting: Promptly report vehicle accidents, damage, mechanical defects, and other incidents to the designated supervisor and comply with established reporting procedures.

Transport and Maintenance Advisory Support: Advise the supervisor on vehicle maintenance requirements, road conditions, transport challenges, and other issues that may affect the timely and efficient delivery of logistics services.

Other Duties: Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of OSL warehouse operations and logistics activities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Completion of secondary education.
• Possession of a valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicles to be driven.
• Good knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics.

Desirable:

• Technical or vocational training in motor vehicle mechanics or a related field.
• Basic computer skills for maintaining transport records and performing related administrative tasks.

Experience

Essential:

• At least two years of relevant professional driving experience.
• A demonstrated record of safe and responsible driving.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting warehouse operations, logistics activities, or the transportation of supplies and equipment.
• Experience driving over long distances and navigating routes relevant to the duty station.
• Previous experience working with the United Nations, international organizations, or humanitarian operations.

Languages

Essential:

• Good knowledge of English.

• Drive assigned vehicles to transport authorized personnel, supplies, equipment, and other operational materials in support of warehouse and logistics activities.
• Facilitate the collection, delivery, and movement of supplies, equipment, and other materials between the Nairobi warehouse, WHO offices, suppliers, service providers, and other designated locations, as instructed.
• Support the timely execution of transport requests by coordinating with relevant OSL personnel and warehouse staff to ensure that transportation activities align with operational priorities.
• Conduct routine checks of assigned vehicles, including engine oil, coolant, battery, brakes, tyres, lights, and other essential components, to ensure roadworthiness and operational reliability.
• Identify and report mechanical defects, undertake minor maintenance where appropriate, and coordinate routine servicing and necessary repairs through authorized service providers.
• Ensure that assigned vehicles are clean, secure, properly maintained, and equipped with the necessary safety items.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and records of official trips, mileage, fuel consumption, servicing, repairs, and other vehicle-related activities in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Exercise due care when transporting supplies, equipment, and other operational materials, ensuring their safe handling, security, and delivery to the designated recipients or locations.
• Observe national traffic laws, road safety requirements, and applicable WHO procedures governing the use of official vehicles and transportation of operational materials.
• Promptly report vehicle accidents, damage, mechanical defects, and other incidents to the designated supervisor and comply with established reporting procedures.
• Advise the supervisor on vehicle maintenance requirements, road conditions, transport challenges, and other issues that may affect the timely and efficient delivery of logistics services.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of OSL warehouse operations and logistics activities.

• Good knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
• Basic computer skills for maintaining transport records and performing related administrative tasks
• Good knowledge of English

• Completion of secondary education
• Possession of a valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicles to be driven
• Technical or vocational training in motor vehicle mechanics or a related field