Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and direct supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
IV. Competencies and Selection Criteria
Description of Competency at Level Required
(For more comprehensive descriptions please see the competency inventory)
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables
Technical/Functional
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks to meet operational needs
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop)
Ability to read and understand safety notices, instructions, or official documents
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Ability to operate office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Knowledge of protocol
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Knowledge of security issues
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Education:
Secondary School Education. Valid Driver’s license.
Experience:
2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative work, preferably in an international organization would be desirable;
Important applicant information
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension