Driver at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Job Identification: 13386
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Grade: G2
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Description

• This job opening is being advertised for the position of Driver GS-2 located in the OCHA Maiduguri Office and reports to the Administration Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Administration Assistant, the Driver will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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.
• Provides guidance and leadership to more junior staff.
• 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. 
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is wash and clean.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Ensure insurance cover of assigned vehicle is valid.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Candidates should possess a Secondary Education. Valid Driver's license.

Experience:

• 2 years of work experience as a driver; safe driving record is required. 
• Knowledge of driving rules, regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair is required. 

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Shows pride in work and in achievements.
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Remains calm in stressful situations.

Respect for diversity:

• Works effectively with people from all backgrounds. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Treats men and women equally.
• Shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making.
• Examines own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses.
• Does not discriminate against any individual or group. 

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
• Is willing to learn from others;
• Places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Language:

• Fluency in English and national language of the duty station is required.

Application Closing Date
14th Septembr, 2023