The Driver provides driving and transportation services to Sub-office Aden, operations and programme staff, consultants and experts, and visiting missions.

1.)    Provide reliable and secure driving services using office vehicles for Sub-office Aden to programmes and operations staff, experts and consultants, and visiting missions.

• Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized staff.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices.
• Meet official staff and visitors at the airport, including visas 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 to follow and that vehicles comply with the Security Risk Management manual.
• Address safety concerns specific to women and other vulnerable groups. For instance, ensuring well-lit pickup/drop-off points and implementing emergency procedures.
• Use gender-neutral language when interacting with passengers. Avoid assumptions based on (appearance, names, marginalized, disable, race and ethnic).
• Treat all passengers equally, regardless of gender identity.

2.) Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle.

• Ensure cost saving by driving responsibility.
• 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.
• Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working condition.
• Prepare a checklist for items that need to be in the vehicle during field missions.

3.)  Ensure availability in the assigned vehicle of all the required documents, supplies and necessary spare parts.

• 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.
• Keep abreast of traffic rules and regulations as well as road security and safety awareness to enable safe arrival on time for meetings.

4.) . Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed.

• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records.
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.
• Support UNDP in building trust and enhance networking with other UN agencies, partners, and local authorities, through demonstrating high work ethics and values as per the UN system code of conduct.
• Closely coordinate with the security team before conducting field missions and road travels.
• Coordinate with other drivers from the UN agencies and partners during field missions and UN convoys.
• Adhere to and comply with the UNDP rules and regulations.
• Assists in logistic work process as necessary, and flexibility in working hours and over the weekend.
• Respect interactions with passengers of all genders, understand diverse needs and avoid stereotypes.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements