Logistic Assistants (Heavy Equipment Driver), Gaza

General

Description of assignment title: Logistic Assistants (Heavy Equipment Driver)

Assignment country: State of Palestine

Duty stations: Gaza (20)

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 11/10/2026

Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)

Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action

Host entity: UNDP PAPP

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 20

Details

Mission and objectives

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”. UNDP/PAPP is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self-determination, equality and freedom.

Context

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment supports UNDP’s “Responding to the Solid Waste Management Crisis in Gaza Strip” project. As part of this initiative, UNDP will provide 19 waste collection trucks and loaders (starting by 20 drivers), requiring the recruitment of 20 drivers to operate this heavy machinery. This activity is one activity of the larger project aimed at addressing urgent waste collection and transfer needs, as well as strengthening local institutions and service providers in Gaza.

Task description

Role Purpose: The Truck Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery for solid waste collection and transportation to designated disposal sites. This role involves operating various solid waste collection vehicles, including tipper trucks, wheel loaders, and medical waste collection vehicles, in strict compliance with all traffic and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure that vehicles are in safe working order and meet operational standards.
• Collect solid waste from residential and commercial locations according to assigned routes, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
• Adhere to established schedules while maintaining high standards of waste collection efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of solid waste trucks and associated equipment.
• Perform regular maintenance checks on vehicles, including oil, water, battery, brakes, and tires, and complete daily checklists each morning.
• Accurately complete necessary documentation, including daily logs and inspection reports, to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and team members to address operational issues and enhance overall efficiency.
• Follow all UNDP safety protocols and procedures to minimize risks and ensure the safety of oneself and others during operations.
• Ensure that all required documents and supplies, including vehicle insurance, registration, logs, office directory, first aid kits, and necessary spare parts, are available in the assigned vehicle.
• Inform the supervisor of any required repair work or maintenance issues with the vehicle.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed to support waste collection operations.

Working Conditions:

• May require early morning or late evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Be prepared to vary day to day activities and work pattern/hours in humanitarian response situations.
• Position holder may be required to outside of normal duties and working hours during emergency responses and available in case of any emergency situation within short notice.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: 3 years

Languages:

• Arabic, Level: Native language, Required
• English, Level: Basic, Desirable

Required education level: Secondary education

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Skills and experience:

• Possession of local driving license classified as level 4 or 5.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience driving heavy vehicles; experience with solid waste collection preferred.
• Familiarity with the operation of waste collection vehicles.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• a valid license for vehicles over 15 tons, including heavy equipment (compactors, excavator, bulldozers, crane, dump truck)
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in providing the humanitarian work for the IDPs, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Area(s) of expertise: Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Safety and security

Driving license: Holding a valid license for vehicles over 15 tons, including heavy equipment (compactors, excavator, bulldozers, crane, dump truck) Required

Other information

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. A 3 -month contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 5174.6 is provided monthly in addition to Danger and hardship differential ILS 1552.38 to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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