UNDP Jobs - 62051- Driver - (Open to Syrian Nationals Only)

Driver - (Open to Syrian Nationals Only)

Location :

Damascus, SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

31-Jan-2016

Application Deadline :

05-Dec-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

Arabic

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One year

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 Global Fund Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDP staff 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:

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNDP staff, other high-ranking officials and visitors 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.

Proper use of vehicle:

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.

Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:

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.

Availability of documents/supplies:

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:

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

Competencies

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Teamwork: Good Interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Willing to work on shifts including some nights, weekends and official holiday duty;
Pleasant personality, clean and well groomed;
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues and time management;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education;
Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:

3 years’ work experience as a driver (Primary school or equivalent in combination with (9) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the Secondary Education);
Safe driving record;
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
Mechanics experience, and skills in minor vehicle repair are preferable;
Experience in driving various types of vehicles including armored vehicles is an asset;
Proficiency in completing routing documents, forms, logs.

Language:

Fluency in Arabic, knowledge of English.