UNDP Jobs - 59528- Driver to the Head of Office

Driver to the Head of Office

Location :

Tunis, Tunisia, until Security Conditions in Libya Improve, TUNISIA

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2015

Application Deadline :

09-Sep-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

Arabic

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

Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia, until security conditions in Libya improve sufficiently to allow working in Libya. At which point the location of the post will become Tripoli, Libya.

Under the guidance and supervision of the HR Specialist (Operations) and direct supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDP RR/ UN RC and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring high accuracy of work including discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, knowledge of protocol and security issues. 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.

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 secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNDP RR/UN RC, other high-ranking officials and visitors and authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) 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, 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.

Impact of Results

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

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:

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

Language:

Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of The UN language of the duty station.

Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Job site at http://www.ly.undp.org/content/libya/en/home/operations/jobs/ and please ensure to fill in and upload Personal History Form - P.11 which is available at http://www.ly.undp.org/content/libya/en/home/operations/jobs/ in the relevant field of the on-line application;
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are short-listed will be contacted;
Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.