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Driver

Banjul

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Banjul
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date: 2024-05-03

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 UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform that repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at the country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. The position is located in the UnitedNations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Gambia. The PBF support has helped catalyze critical peacebuilding processes in a very short period, helping to ensure that the country did not descend into violence during this fragile transition period, including the 2021 presidential elections. Thanks in part to PBF assistance, and with the technical support of UN agencies alongside the government’s commitment and participation, commendable progress has been made in sustaining peace, particularly in the areas of transitional justice, constitutional review, security, judicial and civil service reform, women and youth empowermentand participation, returning migrants and economic development.


A dedicated PBF Joint Steering Committee was established on the 21st of August 2023 to provide strategic guidance on the PBF portfolio and strengthen coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the portfolio towards achieving the project results. The Joint Steering Committee (JSC) is the primary decision-making body overseeing PBF-supported projects. The JSC is Co-chaired by the United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Secretary-General and the Head of the Civil Service of the Gambian Government. Its membership comprises of key coordination Ministries, Development Partners, Bilateral and Multilateral partners, donors, and the civil society. The work of the PBF Secretariat will be guided by the peacebuilding priorities established during the re-eligibility application and the associated Strategic Results Framework for 2024 – 2028.

 

 Position Purpose

Under the guidance and supervision of the PBF Secretariat Coordinator and/or other direct supervisor, 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 PBF Secretariat and RCO staff, consultants and experts, and UN staff on mission. UN/UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UN/UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration
 

Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Provide reliable and secure driving services using office vehicle for PBF Secretariat and RCO staff, experts and consultants, and UN officials and visitors. Example of Duties:

 Transport authorized personnel.
 Deliver and collect mail and documents; and perform other messenger responsibilities.
 Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with visa and customs formalities arrangements when required.

2.) Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle. Example of Duties:
 Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs.
 Provide inputs to the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
 Make timely minor repairs and/or arrange for major repairs
 Ensure timely oil changes, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

3.) Ensure that all required documents, supplies, and spare parts are available in the assigned vehicle. Example of Duties:
 Keep current in vehicle documents such as vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country.
 Ensure vehicle first aid kit is adequately stocked with standard medical supplies.

4.) . Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents. Example of Duties:
 

5.) Perform other duties within the incumbent’s functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Secretariat. Example of Duties:

 Provides logistics Support in the organization of workshops and seminars in accordance to the  PBF project activities and workplan i.e. collecting documents from the printers, ensuring all necessary equipment and documents are delivered on time to the venue.
 Assist in both setting up and closing of meetings, workshops, and other events (helping with raising pop up banners, sitting at the registration desk, etc etc.)
 Assist with performing registry-related duties, such as photocopying bulky documents in preparation for meetings.
 Assist in arranging and setting up of office equipment, furniture and office supplies when needed.
 Additional duties may include assisting with pouches, procurement, workshops, and other administrative tasks.
 
Core 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:  Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination
 
 

 
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:

Secondary Education with a valid driver’s license.

Experience:

 Minimum of 2 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
 Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance.
 Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems.
 At least 2 years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing reliable and secure driving services with International Organizations/ NGO’s is highly desirable.
 At least 2 years of Experience with ensuring cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports an added advantage.
 At least 2 years of Experience in proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. an added advantage
 At least 2 years of Demonstrated experience in ensuring availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle is desirable
 Previous work with International Organizations/ NGO’s is highly desirable

Language Requirements
 Fluency in the UN language of the duty station is required (English)
 Fluency in the national language of the duty station is required for local staff (any of the local languages such as Mandinka, Wolof, Fula)

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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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