Driver

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UNDP has supported the Government and people of Liberia in their efforts to reduce poverty and inequality in a bid to attain sustainable development since 1977. This has been done by among other things strengthening and reforming governance institutions to be inclusive and participatory, developing the necessary regulatory frameworks, upholding human rights, and supporting growth of the private sector and civil society. Our United Nations identity ensures neutrality and respect for people’s choices. Transparency and accountability in operations makes us a trusted partner for national and international development stakeholders.

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In close cooperation with the UNDP Programme teams and other Country Office units, the Operations team supports the UNDP Country Office and programme implementation through the provision of relevant and timely procurement, finance, ICT and digital services, General Administration services, and Human Resources support. This includes a focus on collaboration, innovation, speed and administrative efficiency as well as advisory services for enhanced planning. The unit contributes to a collective engagement with other teams, partners and UN Agency clients to offer timely, well-planned and efficient services that meet the standard and requirements of UNDP policies and procedures. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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.

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

This position is in the Office of the Representative of High Commissioner for Human Rights in Liberia. Incumbents report administratively to the Country Representative who is the supervisor.

Under the guidance and supervision of his/her direct supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the United Nations (OHCHR) ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a culture-oriented approach, a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different nationalities and backgrounds.

The Driver provides driving services to authorized personnel.

 Duties and Responsibilities

Provision of reliable and secure driving services.

Proper use and maintenance of vehicles.

Day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle.

Availability of documents/ supplies including first aid kit. fire extinguisher and radio communication gadgets.

Demonstrate commitment to UN’s mission, vision and values.

Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Shares knowledge and experience.

Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office.

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in manor vehicle repair.

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol.

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues.

Confidentiality.

Focuses on result for the client.

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Remains calm, and control and good humored even under pressure.

Responds positively or critical feedback and deferring point of view.  

Summary of key functions:

1. Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services

• Driving office vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel delivery and collection of mail documents and other items and b) Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and other ports of entry, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

1. Ensure cost-saving

• Proper use of office vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

1. Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

• 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, fire extinguisher and radio communication gadgets and necessary spare parts.

1. Ensures that all immediate actions required

• By rules and regulations and advice from OHCHR Country Representative and/or UNDSS are taken in case of involvement in accidents. 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of OHCHR.
• Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Systems Thinking 

Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. 

Business Acumen 

Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization. 

Strategic Thinking 

Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.

Human-Centered Design

Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process Knowledge and understanding of human centered design principles and practices.

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.

Risk Management

Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks.

Communication

Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; 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.

Education

Secondary education is required. 

Valid driver’s license and / or credentials. 

Experience:

A Minimum of two (2) years of experience with a high School Diploma or equivalent is required. 

Language- English is required.

Safe driving record is desired. 

knowledge of Administrative Manual is desired.

Knowledge of Driving Principles is desired.

Knowledge of UNDSS Guidelines Local Driving Law is desired

Language Requirement English

English is required.

Knowledge of any other UN language is desirable.

Disclaimer
 

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) 

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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