Jobs - 23491- Driver

Driver

Location :

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State., NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2011

Application Deadline :

03-Jun-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

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 overall guidance of the National Project Officer and Administrative Associate, the Driver/Messenger provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. He 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

Summary of Key Functions:

Provide reliable and secure driving services by driving UNODC personnel/officers to project sites or meetings as may be directed and receiving UNODC personnel/consultants at the airport.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, timely change of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing etc.
Report any mechanical fault in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross check to see that the repairs were well done.
At all time, make sure that copies of vehicle insurance including office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are available.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Assist in making photocopies, binding of documents and filing.
Provides logistical assistance at meetings
Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission, vision and values.
• Shows respect and adaptability for diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race)
• Functional Competencies:
• Ability to handle several assignments under time constraints
• Ability to operate variety of computerized business machines and office equipment
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of security issues
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education and valid driving license

Experience:

2 to 3 years work experience as driver
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
Skills in minor vehicle repair

Language:

Fluency in any UN languages (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.

Applicants should upload their CV using the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.