UNDP Jobs - 17110- Driver (with privately owned vehicle)

Driver (with privately owned vehicle)

Location :

Tashkent, UZBEKISTAN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Jun-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 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

Job title: Driver (with privately owned vehicle)
SC Grade: SC-2
Project Title/Department: CACILM Multi-country Capacity Building Project/Uzbekistan
Duration of the service: 12 months
Work status (full time / part time): Full time
Reports To: Project Manager

Background Information

Uzbekistan among five Central Asian Countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) with the support of the international donor community has worked toward sustainable land management and reverse land degradation – through the Central Asian Countries Initiative for Land Management (CACILM). CACILM’s goal is to restore. Maintain and enhance the productive functions of land in Central Asia (CA), leading to improved economic and social well-being of those who depend on these resources. The goal is achieved through implementation of measures and interventions reflected in National Programming Framework (NPF) developed in each CA country. This project is one of the multi-country level activities on CACILM implementation which aims capacity building to support the Central Asian Countries’ efforts to halt land degradation by enhancing the capability of each nation to execute their NPFs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Driver will be responsible for the following:
1. Drive private vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel, including international experts, and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
2. Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and custom formalities as required;
3. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the private vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, electrolyte levels etc., performs all kind of required repairs at own expenses; ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
4. Purchase of petrol and other expendable at own expense;
5. Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. and report to PM on a monthly basis;
6. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
7. Perform other duties, as required by Project Manager.

Competencies

Having of driving license for category "B"
Privately owned vehicle (sedan, i.e. Nexia or equivalent, vehicle manufactured in 2000 or later with installed air conditioner and good work of heating system)
Safe driving record
Good communication skills, client-orientation, honesty and ability to work in a team

The selected candidate will have to provide a third-party liability insurance

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Secondary education
Experience: At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Language Requirements: Proficiency in Uzbek and Russian, basic knowledge of English

Application Process:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://undp.uz The UNDP will only accept applications submitted on-line via http://www.undp.uz

Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from http://www.undp.uz (Job Opportunities Section). The completed (P11) further to be uploaded while applying on-line.

The deadline for submission of application is COB, 11th June, 2010. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (11 June 2010) will not be given consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates, people with disabilities, and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. UNDP Balance in Manage Policy promotes achievement of gender balance among its staff at all levels by 2010.

For more detailed information about UNDP Uzbekistan please visit our website at www.undp.uz Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open for the Uzbekistan citizens only.