Driver (Initial contract duration from EOD date until 31/12/2024 renewable

undp - Baghdad, Iraq | 2024-08-15 18:27:30

Background

 
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Administrative and Logistics Analyst in Baghdad, 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 Country Office management, operations and programme staff, consultants and experts, and UN staff on mission.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:-
 

1. Provide reliable and secure driving services using office vehicle for Country Office to programmes and operations staff, experts and consultants, and UN officials and visitors.

  • Transport authorized personnel. 
  • Deliver and collect mail and documents; and perform other messenger responsibilities.
  • Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

2. Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle.

  • Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs.
  • Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. 
  • Make timely minor repairs and/or arrange for major repairs
  • Ensure timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.     

3. Ensure availability in the assigned vehicle of all the required documents, supplies and necessary spare parts.

  • Keep current in vehicle documents such as vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country. 
  • Ensure vehicle first aid kit is adequately stocked with standard medical supplies.

4. Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents.

5. Perform other duties within incumbent’s functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and Organization

  • Additional duties may include assisting with pouch, procurement, workshops, and other administrative tasks.

 

Institutional Arrangement:-

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Logistics Analyst in Baghdad, the Driver provides driving services to Country Office management, operations and programme staff, consultants and experts, and UN staff on mission.
 

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 
 
People Management : N/A

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
 
Thematic Area Name Definition
Administration & Operations Vehicle management
  • Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
Administration & Operations Registry & correspondence management
  • Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail and UNDP pouch; ability to manage archives
Business Management Communication
  • Ability 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
Ethics UN Policy Ethics
  • Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.
Business Management  Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
  • Ability 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.
  
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
 
Secondary Education with a valid driver’s license.
 
Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
  • Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance.
  • Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems.
  • Relevant experience with UN/UNDP or an international organization is desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive within a complex multicultural and multinational environment strongly preferred.

Language requirements:

  • Good command of English language is required.
  • Fluency in Arabic language is required.
Disclaimer
 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
Applicant 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.

 
Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

 
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