Driver

undp - Juba, South Sudan | 2025-01-06 20:21:52

Background
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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.

Under the overall guidance of the Finance and Admin Officer and direct supervision of the Logistics Assistant, 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 UNOCHA staff in the South Sudan, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures transport of Authorized persons, focusing on achievement of the following results:-

  • Drive office vehicle for transport of authorized persons, whenever and wherever required in the Juba Region; strictly observing traffic rules and regulations; demonstrating exemplary driving practice.
  • Log all trips, daily mileage, and petrol consumption and keep the logbook up-to-date.
  • Receive and take visitors to and from the airport; assisting with immigration formalities and taking them to and fro their places of residence.

Checks the mechanical status, focusing on achievement of the following result:-

  • Check the mechanical status of the assigned vehicle on a daily basis; wash and clean it regularly; undertake minor repairs and report immediately the major repairs to be carried out.
  • Ensure timely servicing of the vehicle, as and when necessary.
  • Promptly report accidents involving the assigned vehicle in accordance with the established rules and regulations.

Ensures all the documentation are valid, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Ensure insurance cover of assigned vehicle is valid.

Ensures delivery and collections of mail, focusing on achievement of the following result:-

  • Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items from and to the Post Office/UNDP/Else offices to various destinations as advised.
  • Perform any other functions as may be required from time to time, and as may be assigned by the Administration.
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 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

Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Completion of Secondary Education preferably supplemented by technical knowledge in driving
Experience:
  • At least 2 years’ experience as a driver;
  • Valid driving license and certificate of good conduct.
  • Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
  • Knowledge of English is a required and good knowledge of the local language of the duty station is desirable;
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
 
Disclaimer
 
 
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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