Driver
Driving & Logistics Jobs
- UNDP - United Nations Develop…
- Expires 30 Jun 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
A Driver is therefore needed to support the Spotlight Initiative Programme and other programmes in the Country Office. The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UN Women Spotlight Coordination Unit as well as supporting other programmes in the Country office as needed and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and directly to the Administrative Assistant, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission. The Driver will provide basic administrative and clerical support to the UN Women Zimbabwe Country Office (CO).
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide reliable and secure driving services
Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel;
Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices;
Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle;
Ensure all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
Ensure vehicle comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
2. Provide proper use of vehicle
Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs;
Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3. Provide day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working condition;
Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
4. Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies
Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
5. Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed
Assist office staff in basic clerical/administrative services/functions, filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:
Completion of secondary education is required;
Valid driver’s license is required.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions;
Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
Key Performance Indicators
Quality and timely driving services; safe and on-time
Quality care and maintenance of vehicle
Timely inputs to logs and records
Competencies
Core Values:
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies:
Excellent driving skills;
Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions;
Good defensive driving skills;
Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
Ability to be on time.
