Antecedentes

UNDP supports the Government of Namibia in identifying key challenges in meeting its Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals by improving capacities at the national, regional and local levels. The UNDP Namibia CO, in support to its Programmes and Operations, frequently requires accelerated logistic support. The Candidates selected in this recruitment exercise for the UNDP Temporary Driver Roster, will under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and direct supervisor, provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work and demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The incumbents who will be listed on the UNDP Driver Roster and selected will be required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on missions.

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

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.

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, 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.

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

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Values diversity.

Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability in fostering collaborative relationships with cosponsors, external institutions and across other units and departments;
• Communication;
• Conflict management;
• Analytical thinking / Problem solving;
• Writing skills;
• Networking;
• Program planning and management;
• Judgment/Decision making;
• Foster team work and harmony;
• Excellent written and spoken English

Personality Traits

• Cultural sensitivity;
• Client orientation;
• Flexibility, objectivity and integrity.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education: 

• Secondary Education;
• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience:

• 5 years’ work experience as a driver/chauffeur; excellect safe driving record preferably with a Diplomatic Mission or International Organisation;
• Good knowledge of Local driving rules and regulations;
• Skilled in minor vehicle repairs.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English.

Application procedure:

Applications should be submitted on line and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. 

Only short-listed applicants who upload their CV using the P11 form will be contacted.