Background

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office of OHCHR Yemen Country Office in Aden, and direct supervision of designated 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 and other support to Country Office management, operations and programme staff, consultants and experts, and UN staff on mission.

The Driver works in close collaboration with the security, operations, programme, and Country Office staff to ensure consistent service delivery.

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.

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: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical 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 is required.
  • 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 is desirable.

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. 

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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