VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Organization: UNDP
Position: Driver
Job ID: 26971
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Grade: G3
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Asia & the Pacific
Contract Duration:1 Year with possibility for extension
Background
With the aim at the delivering on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN Development System is repositioning itself with a reinvigorated resident coordinator system is at the center. The UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office are instrumental in supporting coherence on the ground among UN agencies.
RC coordinates the work of the UN system at the country level, and RCO support these roles and demands of the RC. UNCT members will actively support the RCO within the context of the UNDAF results framework, including in technical support to achieve agreed UNCT results and in analysis, planning, tracking and reporting processes, information management, communication and advocacy. The RC Office supports 10 core coordination functions performed by RCs and UNCTs as appropriate.
Following the UN Secretary general’s reform agenda, RCO will be equipped with new coordination capacity. This post is part of this new generation of resident coordinator office, with the new skillset and competencies required to deliver on the 2030 Agenda.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of RC, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNRC and other high-ranking UN officials and 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 be also required to provide driving services to the coordination staffs in the RCO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UN RC, other high-ranking officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
6. Competencies
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables
Technical/Functional
Technical Knowledge
Demonstrate excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop)
Managing documents
Ability to produce documents conforming to the required standardlike accurate records of log books, fuel consumption, and maintenance records of vehicle Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Planning, organizing and multi-tasking
Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Client Orientation
Organises and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Completion of Secondary Education (SLC).
• Valid Driver’s license.
Experience:
• 3 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 English and Nepali
Last date to apply: 15 November 2019
