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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.
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
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)
This vacancy is archived.