UNDP Jobs - 51272- Driver (Roster) - Open to Sri Lankan Nationals Onl

Driver (Roster) - Open to Sri Lankan Nationals Only

Location :

Multi-duty station, SRI LANKA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

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

The Governance for Local Economic Development Programme (GLED)-Support to District Development Programme (SDDP) will serve as one of UNDP’s umbrella delivery programme for strengthening local governance capacities and improving socio-economic opportunities in identified vulnerable regions of the country in partnership with the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs.

The Project GLED/SDDP will comprise of 4 main outputs:

Vulnerable Groups enabled to engage in sustainable local economic development initiatives;
Local level governance institutions plan and manage service delivery with increased effectiveness and inclusiveness;
Policy makers and development partners have an increased knowledge on good practices and lessons learned on local economic development and local governance to policy decisions;
Vulnerable communities have increased skills and ability to participate in local governance activities.

Under the guidance and supervision of respective Field Project Specialist of duty stations, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDP’s field officers and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the staff of other districts and PIU. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The Driver may also be required to work under the day-to-day supervision of the Administration and Finance Associate / Programme Associate of the respective duty station, and in close collaboration with other Field Office and PIU staff.

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;
Support day-to-day office administration and logistics.

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of field and PIU staff as well as visitors; and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required.

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs (including vehicle movements, mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, etc.), 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 and battery, check of tires, brakes, water, car washing and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean, etc.

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle, etc.

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

Supports day-to-day office administration and logistics by a) acting as interpreter as and when required; b) recording, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items; and c) payment of utility and other office bills, etc.

Impact of Results:

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

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

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;
Good knowledge of Sri Lankan geography;
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties;
Ability to handle a large volume of work under time constraints;
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;
Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Demonstrates behaviour of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness;
Willingness to travel to the conflict-affected districts in the North and East and other areas of Sri Lanka.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Minimum of completed General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level (O/L);
Valid Sri Lankan driving license - category A (motor coach).

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver;
Ability to safely operate 4 wheel drive vehicles;
Safe driving record;
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
Skills in minor vehicle repair;
Previous experience as a driver with the United Nations is desirable;
Familiarity with HF and VHF radio operations is highly desirable.

Language:

A working knowledge of English, as well as Sinhala and/or Tamil;
A working knowledge of all 3 languages is highly desirable.