Location:

Samarqand, Uzbekistan
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Travel and Transportation
Deadline:

08/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Project Description

In 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved a 5-year (2024 – 2028) project for the Republic of Uzbekistan entitled Integrated Rural Development (IRD) Project in Uzbekistan that is financed and executed by the IsDB in response to an official request from the Government of Uzbekistan. The Project will be implemented under the National Implementation Modality (NIM) with the MEF playing an executing entity’s/implementing partner’s role for it. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) County Office in Uzbekistan is responsible for Component B: Consultancy services for rural infrastructure development – Community empowerment.

The Driver will be contributing to the achievement of the project outputs through the organization of the transportation aspects of the project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive the office vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel, including international experts;
Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items, meet official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities and make errands for the project as required;
Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, buttery, brakes, tires, etc.;
Perform minor repairs and arranges for other repairs;
Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing; and report to PM on a monthly basis;
Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean;
Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
Support with customs clearance procedure of the project.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

Under direct supervision of the Project Analyst in Samarqand/Kashkadarya/Surkhandarya and overall, of the Project Manager, the Driver is fully responsible for fulfilling functions following UNDP corporate rules and procedures.

Competencies

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: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination .

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

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
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

Administration & Operations:

Vehicle management: Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education is required. A valid driving license is required (category B)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Required skills:

Previous work for an international organization and companies would be considered an advantage
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

Honesty, responsibility, responsiveness, punctuality;
Client orientation, ability to work in a team.

Required Language(s) (at working level):

Fluency in Uzbek and Russian is required.
Knowledge of English is advantage.

Disclaimer

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