Driver (Inter Agency Pool) - Multiple locations with possibility of building a roster

Background

The UN Nigeria in its clustering and portfolio approach to business strategy operations, is intending to recruit drivers for a pool that will be beneficial to UN agencies in Nigeria. This seeks to engage qualified drivers that will provide reliable and safe driving services to UN agencies and other high-ranking UN Officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, high sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. 

The role supports the effective delivery of programme and operational activities by providing timely transport and logistical assistance and performing minor administrative functions as required. The Driver will represent the UN in a professional and courteous manner at all times, contributing to a positive image of the organization. The Driver will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

     Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager/Logistics Assistant/Head of Drivers (as applicable), the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high              accuracy of work. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by:

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

Ensures proper use of vehicle focusing on achievement through:

• Accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.                                                           

Ensures day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles through:

• Timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

Ensures availability of documents/ supplies focusing on the following:

• Availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.

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

Competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies  

Required Skills and Experience

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 English, knowledge of Local language of the duty station. 

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

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.

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