JOB SUMMARY
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Field Office MRF the Driver will support the Decentralization Project as required performing the following tasks which are grouped into
three functional areas
1.Provides reliable and secure driving services of authorized passengers while focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Safely drive UNDP vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers whenever required.
- Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
- Local traffic rules and regulations are strictly observed.
- Ensures instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed by the Driver and the passengers during the journey
2.Ensures proper use and maintenance of the UNDP Vehicles while focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Carry out the day-to-day checks on the mechanical status of the vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc. and ensure that the assigned UNCDF vehicles are road worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
- Conduct minor repairs and inform the supervisor of any major repairs.
- Ensure that the vehicle is washed and kept clean.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, servicing done and keeps a log book up to date.
- Demonstrate exemplary driving practices.
3.Provides administrative support to the Decentralization Project while focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Timely delivery and collection of mails, documents, supplies and other items, when required.
- Assists with basic operational support to the Decentralization Project team on tasks such as photocopying documents and filing.
Competencies
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:
LEVEL1: 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.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Administration & Operations – Administration
- Administration & Operations Vehicle management Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
Administration & Operations – Vehicle management
- Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education;
- Valid Driver’s License.
Experience:
- 3 years’ work experience as a Driver/Clerk.
Required skills:
- Safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair and clerical experience;
- Experience in office filling and other administrative-related activities is an advantage;
- Managing Documents, Correspondence and Reports;
- Ability to produce accurate and well-documented records.
Desired additional skills and competencies:
- Accountability;
- Communication;
- Organizational awareness;
- Team work and collaboration;
- Commitment to continue learning.
Required Language(s) (at working level)
- Fluency in Portuguese and Working level in English are required.