Historique

Purpose

Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Office, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the UNDP Office Mostar, Country Office, Consultants and Experts, and UN staff on mission.

Objective

The principal objective of the assignment is to drive office vehicles for transport of personnel, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.

Background Information

Regional Office Mostar has been established in 2011. Growing number of staff members from different UNDP and UN projects, programmes and missions is keeping a high level of need for continuous frequent travel arrangements. Due to frequent travel requests, there is a serious need to enlarge UNDP BiH roster for the position of Driver.

Note: These positions will be utilized based on the office needs, therefore these are not full-time positions.

Devoirs et responsabilités

• A) Drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• B) Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

Scope of work:

• Ensures support in office related transportations (equipment, furniture, relocation of equipment and office relocation, etc.);
• Responsible for maintenance of office vehicles, performs minor repairs and arranges other repairs, ensures that vehicles are kept clean, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.;
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies, including vehicle insurance, log official trips, map of the city/country, log of daily mileage, gas consumption, first aid kit;
• Ensures that steps required by UNDP rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
• Responsible for maintenance of inventory and vehicle equipment;
• Responsible for maintenance of inventory of security/communication equipment (VHF radios);
• Follows up and ensures all security rules and regulations are implemented;
• Ensures advanced notification of scheduled trips for obtaining relevant security clearance, and performs other duties as assigned.

Deliverables and timelines:

The Driver is responsible for the following deliverables:

• Drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items; 
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required. 

Compétences

• 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.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education: 

• Secondary education;
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;

Experience:

• 5 years of work experience as a driver;
• Previous working experience in UN, international organizations or embassies is desirable;

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in local language;
• Basic knowledge of English language;