Location:

Accra, Ghana
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

3 weeks ago
Category:

Travel and Transportation
Deadline:

26/04/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

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.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana works across the 16 regions and focuses its development interventions in three interconnected areas: environment and climate change, inclusive development, and governance and peacebuilding.

The Country Office is seeking to recruit a qualified and reliable driver to support our transportation needs. The driver will provide reliable and safe driving services to UNDP and other ranking UN officials and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of direction, integrity, a sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol, and security issues. The driver will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

Upon request of the supervisor, the driver may also be required to provide services to the Operations and Programme Staff in the Country Office, consultants and experts, and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Ensures provision of reliable and safe/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.
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.

b. Ensures cost-saving through the proper use of the vehicle by accurately maintaining daily vehicle logs, providing inputs to the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

c. Ensures proper day-to-day proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing etc.

d. 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 in the assigned vehicle.

e. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall direction of the Operations Analyst, the successful driver shall report to the Procurement Associate of UNDP.

Competencies

Core

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 solver, makes improvements.
Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks 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 and Technical Competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Administration & Operations	Vehicle management	Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.
Business Management	Customer Satisfaction/Client Management	Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Security Services	Safety management	Knowledge of road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures.
Business Direction & Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources.
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.
Ethics	UN policy knowledge – ethics	Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
Administration & Operations	Registry & correspondence management	Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail and UNDP pouch; ability to manage archives.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Secondary School Education
Valid Driver’s License (B)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a driver in an international institution, governmental organization, embassy or UN system.
Additional work experience is considered as an asset.
Knowledge of Ghana driving rules and regulations.
Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
Driving experience with the UN system or any international organization will be an advantage.
Strong communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Safe/Clean driving records with no major traffic violations or accidents.
Familiarity with GPS navigation and electronic logging devices.
Ability to conduct routine vehicle inspections and perform basic maintenance tasks, such as checking tire pressure and oil levels.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP 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 at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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