Background

Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Coordinator, 00083256 Capacity Building for Local Government and Service Delivery Programme and the Programme Analyst (UNDP) 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by:

• Driving Program vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• 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, necessary spare parts.

Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues.

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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:  

• Secondary 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;
• Good knowledge of the road networking in Harare and localities in Zimbabwe.

Language Requirements:   

• Fluency in English;
• Knowledge of the another tUN language would be an asset.

Application procedure:

• Applicants are requested to upload a copy of their latest updated P11 Form instead of a CV which can be downloaded from this website: http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.

N.B.

UNDP Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements.