- enabling poor people in vulnerable areas to better adapt their livelihoods to climate change;
- helping small producers and entrepreneurs benefit from improved value chains and greater market access;
- empowering marginalized groups, including poor rural women, both economically and socially.
- IFAD invests in infrastructure that benefits extremely poor people in Bangladesh, especially women. We also invest in value chains that support landless and marginal farmers, smallholder producers and rural entrepreneurs. Participatory tools help to ensure the inclusion of women and indigenous peoples.
- Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
- Proper use of vehicle;
- Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;
- Administrative and clerical support.
- Driver project vehicle(s) within Dhaka City or the assigned project town and anywhere in Bangladesh on field missions as may be necessary
- Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel only;
- Ensuring that all passengers wear their seat belts at all times in the vehicle;
- Enforcing the no smoking policy in the vehicle;
- Facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required;
- Escort meet high-level official personnel at the airport and facilitate VIP missions etc.;
- Meet official personnel at the airport, rail station, ferry station and assist with formalities for prompt exit upon arrival or facilitate with departure procedures as may be necessary;
- Ensuring that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS);
- Take necessary precautions while driving for safety and security of the vehicle and passengers;
- Following strictly all rules and regulations in relation to the use and management of UN vehicles as provided by the Operations Unit;
- Ensuring that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Log official trips in the official log books;
- Keep abreast of traffic rules and regulations as well as road security and safety awareness to enable safe on time arrival for meetings.
- Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working order;
- Assume responsibilities for day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) including checking oil, water, battery, tires brakes etc;
- Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs;
- Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
- Keep track of insurance and applicable tax formalities.
- Assist office staff in filing, photocopying, processing correspondence and maintaining required records;
- Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payment of bills, as required.
- Collect and deliver mail and other documents from various destinations including UNDP and government offices, post offices, courier services etc.
- Collecting and deliver mail/correspondence to Government Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/UN Offices etc. Interact with Finance and Administration staff.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
- Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Focus on results for the client
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.
- Shares knowledge and experience.
- Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP Practice Areas.
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
- At least five years safe driving record with an international organisation
- A full understanding of road traffic rules and regulations
- Working experience with UN Agencies/INGO is an asset
- Knowledge and ability to operate office equipment and computer literacy will be an added advantage.
- Valid Driver’s license is required.
- Good driving skills
- Must possess a valid Bangladesh driving license issued by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority
- Willingness to travel at short notice to any of the project towns
- Fluency in written and spoken Bangla. Ability to communicate in English
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Contract Duration: One (01) year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of fund