Driver at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - Lagos

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position:

Post Title: Driver

Vacancy Number: VN 2013/015
Post Level: GS-2
Post Number: 00083353
Duty Post: Lagos, Nigeria
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: One Year (Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and other considerations)

Job Description
UNFPA Nigeria seeks a Driver for the Sub-Office in Lagos, Nigeria. The Driver will provide reliable and safe driving services to UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, s/he drives the office vehicle for transporting authorized personnel and delivery/collection of mail, documents and other items for the UNFPA office.

Main Tasks
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Resident Representative, the oversight of the Head, Lagos Liaison Office and the direct supervision of the Administrative/Finance Assistant, the duties of the incumbent will be, but not limited to the following:

• Drives for UN officials and staff. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport.
• 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 and water levels, car washing, etc so that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
• Ensures proper use of vehicle maintenance plans and assistance in preparing vehicle history report.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, contact details of emergency response units, map of the city/country, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
• Ensures that vehicles and the generator have sufficient fuel and that adequate reserves are maintained in a safe location.
• Keeps track of insurance and any other relevant formalities.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident/incident.
•  When necessary, translates in local language for the head of the office and/or official personnel using the car.
• Assists office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required. Assists in the mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications and arranges to pay office telephone and other bills, as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification & Experience
The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

• Be a Nigerian national (male or female).
• Completed Secondary Level education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Three years work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, UN system or government with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions.
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and the local language(s).
• Leadership and Self-Management
• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

Core Competencies

• Integrity/Commitment to our mandate/Valuing Diversity.
• Performance Management.
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
• Working in Teams.
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence.
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning.

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to travel outside duty station.
• Demonstrates willingness to work beyond official working hours.

Application Closing Date
Monday, 30 September, 2013

Method of Application
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter (one page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of a completed and signed UN Personal History Form
Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to the e-mail address - [email protected] latest by Monday, 30 September, 2013. Each application should clearly reflect the post - “Driver, Lagos – GS 02” to which an applicant is applying.

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.