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DRIVER TO THE HEAD OF OFFICE |
UNDP |
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Posted 2019-02-11 00:42:07
Under
the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager, the driver provides
reliable and safe driving services to the UN Resident Coordinator or the UNDP
Resident Representative, and other high-ranking UN officials and VIP visitors
ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility,
excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The driver also
demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work
with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Upon
request of the supervisor, the driver can also be required to provide driving
services to the operations and programme staff in the country office,
consultants and experts and other UN staff on mission.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Summary
of Key Functions:
§
Provision
of reliable and secure driving services
§
Proper
use of vehicles
§
Day-to-day
maintenance of the assigned vehicle
§
Availability
of documents/supplies
1.
Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a)
driving office vehicles for the transport of the UN Resident Coordinator or
UNDP Resident Representative, other high-ranking officials and visitors and
delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meetings
official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs
formalities arrangement when required.
2.
Ensures cost-saving through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance
of daily logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance
plans and reports.
3.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely
minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check
tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
4.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle
insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first
aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
5.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken
in case of involvement in accidents.
6.
Performs other duties as required.
Required
Skills and Experience
Education:
Minimum
Full Grade 12 Certificate with passes in English and Mathematics.
A certificate in Automotive Mechanics and Basic First Aid is an added
advantage.
Valid SADC driver’s license is required.
Experience:
A
minimum of 5 years work experience as a driver. Previous experience working
with a UN agency is an added advantage.
Knowledge of basic driving rules and regulations and the Zambia Highway Code is
required.
Demonstrable skills in carrying out minor vehicle repairs are necessary. Prior
experience working as a driver/clerk in an international, national or NGO
office is required.
Work experience with the UN or other international institutions with stringent
accountability rules would be an asset.
Language Requirements:
Must
have a good command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local
language(s) of the duty station will be a functional advantage.
Other:
Defensive
driving skills are an advantage.
Disclaimer
Important
applicant information
All
posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
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information about UNDP rosters
Note:
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy
announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates
applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade
level and with similar job description, experience and educational
requirements.
Workforce
diversity
UNDP
is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all
qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, and
sexual orientation, and culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All
applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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