Vacancy at UNDP - Driver

Location : Banda Aceh, INDONESIA
Application Deadline : 25-Jun-10
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SC-2
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months

Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

I. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and direct 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 to the operations and programme staff in the CO, consultants and experts, UN staff on mission.


Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

* Provision of reliable and safe driving services
* Proper use of vehicle
* Proper day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
* Availability of all the required documents/supplies
* All immediate actions

1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
2. Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3. Ensures proper day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely execution of the CO services

Competencies

IV. Competencies

Corporate Competencies :

* Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
* Displays cultural, gender,religion,race,nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

* Shares knowledge and experience
* Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Development and Operational Effectiveness

* Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
* Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
* Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues

Leadership and Self Management

* Focuses on result for the client
* Consistently approaches work with energy and positive, constructive attitude
* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
* Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

* Secondary education and 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 the language of the duty station, knowledge of the UN language of the duty station.


ALL APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11


Female candidates are encouraged to apply

UNDP Indonesia 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 Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements.