Driver

United Nations Development Programme

Addis Ababa
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Provision of reliable and secure driving services focusing on the following key activities:

Apply defensive driving principles at all times and conditions
Check availability of fuel, water, and oils every day before start traveling
Ensures that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and ready to provide transport services
Provide satisfactory and punctual transport services to staff

Proper use of vehicle including daily maintenance and documentation focusing on the following key activities:

Takes care of day-to-day maintenance services of the vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc
Perform minor repairs and arrange for other required repair services
Properly fill log sheets and make sure they are signed by users on daily basis
Timely inform the administration assistant when maintenance service is required
Make sure that all staff on board are UNSMS and/or allowed to be onboard by supervisor(s) for official purposes

Performs other duties as assigned by the office focusing on the following key activities:

Assist programme and operations staff while receiving guests, arranging workshops, meetings and conducting procurements
Support programme and operations team in delivering and receiving messages to and from partners
Support the procurement team in making minor purchases and collects urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested

While on board and enroute, ensure UNSMS, UN properties and Assets Safety and Security focusing on the following key activities:

Apply defensive driving principles at all times and conditions
Ensures that the steps, rules, and regulations are taken in case of reporting an accident
Timely reporting accidents to direct supervisor, field level UNDSS and local police/traffic
Collect and share facts to medical personnel and police officers, when necessary.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
Deal effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors that use his/her vehicle

Institutional ArrangementUnder the overall guidance of the DDR Director and direct supervision of the DDR Programme Specialist and matrix reporting line to the Administrative Analyst, the Driver contributes towards the effective delivery of the overall project activities. The incumbent works in close collaboration with programme and operations staff in the programme unit and the country office.CompetenciesCore competecies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Administration & Operations: Vehicle management - Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
Administration & Operations: Documents and records management - Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy, including storing and archiving
Business Management: Operations Management - Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the organizations business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
Business Management: Customer Satisfaction /Client Management

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.
Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management: Communication - Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

Secondary Education with a valid driver's license.
Diploma in Auto Mechanics and related fields of study is an asset

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' work experience (with high school diploma) in international development organizations is required.
Valid 3rd grade driving license is required
knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in driving and repairing different 4WD light vehicles highly desired.
Training/certificate on defensive driving is an asset
computer literacy is highly desired
At least two years of driving experience with UN and Humanitarian/Development NGOs as a driver is an asset;
Diploma/certificate in auto mechanics is an asset

Language:

Fluency in spoken and written English and the national language is a requirement.

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors.
A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.

Equal opportunityAs an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authorityUNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.Right to select multiple candidatesUNDP 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.Scam alertUNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.

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