UNDP Jobs - 58509- Driver to High Ranking UN Officials and Visitors

Driver to High Ranking UN Officials and Visitors

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

01-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring 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, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
Proper use of vehicle;
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;
Availability of documents/ supplies.

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by:

Driving office vehicles for the transport of high-ranking officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including 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, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
Provides support regarding the issuance of Visas, Residency documents and other government permits and certifications.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe, cost-effective and timely execution of the CO services.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties;
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies;
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers);
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers);
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers).

Managing Data:

Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases;
Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative;
Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others.

Managing Documents, Correspondences and Reports:

Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard.

Planning, Organizing and Multi-Tasking:

Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines;
Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs;
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.

Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.

Experience

3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements

Fluency in Arabic and English languages.