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210 - Driver (two posts) - Gaza

Application Type : External Vacancy
Job ID/Title : 210 - Driver (two posts)
Category : Administration/Operations
Brand :
Post Level : SB2
Application Deadline : 22-Jul-09
Duty Station : Gaza
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Number :
(for 100 Series Contracts)
Languages Required :
 Arabic, English,
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract : One year with possible extension
Expected Duration of Assignment :
Background:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and direct supervisor, 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 the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
 
 The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
Description of Responsibilities:
  1. 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.
 
2.  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.
 
  1. 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.  
 
  1. 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.

 

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

 

Impact of Results
 
The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the CO services.
 
Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
 
  •  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 :
Education:      
Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license. 
 
Experience:     
2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
 
Language Requirements:
Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of
The UN language of the duty station.
“ UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from men and women will be considered equally”
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