UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PERSONNEL UNDER INDIVIDUAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT (ISA)
Title:
Main Duty Station and Location:
Mission/s to:
Start of Contract (EOD):
End of Contract (COB):
Driver
Yerevan, Armenia
Armenia
1 April 2015
31 December 2015, with possible extension
through 2017 dependent on job performance
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with the mandate to promote and
accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in developing countries and
economies in transition, among others in agro-industries. It has non-profit status. UNIDO has
its own policy making organs, secretariat and 174 member states, and provides technical
assistance services to developing countries by focusing on three thematic areas: 1) Poverty
reduction through productive activities, 2) Trade capacity-building and 3) Energy and
Environment. In its activities with member states, UNIDO actively promotes good
governance and accountability. UNIDO follows financial rules and regulations based on
international standards with a UN code of conduct, strict oversight system and electronic realtime financial monitoring. UNIDO has received certification of accounts and operations
without exception.
Armenia is a member state of UNIDO, and the organization has been implementing projects
in the country since 2005. It is currently implementing technical assistance projects aimed at
youth employment and SME development, investment promotion, upgrade and modernization
of export-oriented industries, focused on textile and garment sectors; supporting innovation
and clean technology start-up businesses, promotion of renewable energy resources,
sustainable management of hazardous waste, protection of ozone layer and development of
resource efficiency and cleaner production.
The work of the Driver relates to the implementation of the project “ENPARD Technical
Assistance: Producer Group and Value Chain Development” funded by the European
Union under the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural
Development” (ENPARD) with additional contribution provided by the Austrian
Development Agency (ADA).
PROJECT CONTEXT
Under the EU-funded ENPARD Armenia programme UNIDO and UNDP are implementing a
complementary support project entitled “ENPARD Technical Assistance: Producer Group
and Value Chain Development” providing services to improve the capacity of farmers
associations and cooperatives and to establish agricultural and non-agricultural pilot value
chains contributing to the development of rural areas, development of improved agricultural
inputs and production systems in particular for livestock, fruits and vegetables, improve
access to local and international markets, and ensure introduction of environmentally friendly
farming practices. The project is funded by the European Union, with additional contribution
provided by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).
MAIN DUTIES
Providing transportation
services.
Concrete/
measurable
Outputs to be achieved
Provides transportation services to the
project national team and Project missions.
Expected
duration
Location
continuous
Yerevan,
Project sites in
the regions
Provides transportation services for
monitoring of the project activities.
continuous
Project sites in
the regions
Ensures and carries out the day-to-day
maintenance of the assigned vehicle
through timely minor repairs, changes of
oil, check of tires, brakes, battery, car
washing, etc.
continuous
Yerevan
Completes the Daily Logbook of the
vehicle after each trip, maintains records of
drive logs of trips and mileage.
continuous
Country-wide
Completely refills fuel tank at each
refueling, requests gasoline money as
needed; prepares a maintenance schedule
for each vehicle annually; ensures the
availability of a first aid kit.
continuous
Country-wide
Prepares a maintenance schedule for each
vehicle annually; sends the vehicle to an
authorized motor mechanic according to
the specified schedule. Carries out the
duties according to the UNIDO official
guidelines.
Provides logistical support for project
activities as required.
continuous
Yerevan
continuous
Country-wide
Assists in maintaining and updating the
inventory records of non-expandable
equipment.
continuous
Yerevan
Distributes and collects delivery items for
the project as required.
Under guidance by the project manager and
the project coordinator perform any other
tasks required in the project and related to
UNIDO activities
Country-wide
continuous
Country-wide
3. Required qualifications

Technical College Education, valid driver’s license BC.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair;

A minimum of 3 years of experience in driving and logistics, preferably with
international organizations/embassies; safe driving record;

Sound Computer skills;

Good interpersonal communication skills;

Fluency in Armenian, good knowledge of English

Knowledge of current economic situation of Armenia and experience in working
with private, public or NGO sector is an asset.