Driver

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. This is a critical time for the world. At UNDP, we see this period as a huge

Job description

Under the guidance and supervision of the ASA, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UNDSS Mogadishu office and other DSS staff and visitors, ensuring the 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 provides driving services to the DSS staff at the duty station.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

Provision of reliable and secure driving services

Proper use of vehicle

Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

Availability of documents/ supplies

Accountability incase of accidents

1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services

Driving office vehicles to transport authorized personnel and delivery and collection of cargo and mail, documents and other items, and 

Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

2. Proper use of vehicle

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to prepare the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely oil changes, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

4. Availability of documents/ supplies

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

5. Accountability incase of accidents

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

Skills and qualifications

Competencies:

Core:

Achieve Results:

 

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

 

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously

 

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility 

 

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner

 

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

 

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Thematic Area   Name   Definition
Cross Functional CompetenciesBusiness ManagementCommunicationAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.  Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client ManagementAbility to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.Business Management Risk Management Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risksBusiness DevelopmentIntegration within the UN

Ability to identify and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to

strategic and/or practical situations

Technical Functional Competencies

Security ServicesSafety management (including Air, Road, Fire)Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measuresSecurity ServicesSecurity incident management & monitoringAbility to provide adequate response to security incidents/eventsAdministration & OperationsVehicle managementKnowledge of policy & procedures on fleet managementRequired Skills and Experience; Education
•   Secondary Education and Valid Driver’s license.
 Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

  • 3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. Experience in Logistic functions is an advantage.
  • Fluency in both oral and written English and Somali is required.
  • Candidates considered for this post will be required to sit a driving test as part of the selection procedure

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