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UNCDF makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 47 least developed countries. With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development. UNCDF’s financing models work through two channels: financial inclusion that expands the opportunities for individuals, households, and small businesses to participate in the local economy, providing them with the tools they need to climb out of poverty and manage their financial lives; and by showing how localized investments — through fiscal decentralization, innovative municipal finance, and structured project finance — can drive public and private funding that underpins local economic expansion and sustainable development. By strengthening how finance works for poor people at the household, small enterprise, and local infrastructure levels, UNCDF contributes to SDG 1 on eradicating poverty and SDG 17 on the means of implementation. By identifying those market segments where innovative financing models can have transformational impact in helping to reach the last mile and address exclusion and inequalities of access, UNCDF contributes to a number of different SDGs.

UNCDF is bringing its expertise in promoting a green and climate resilient local communities and economies for returnees, youth and women to support job creation in regions of departure, transit and return in Ghana, creating local ecosystems that facilitate the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and enabling the transition of local economies to green and climate resilient development under  the “Boosting  Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana” programme to be funded by the European Union Trust Fund for Africa. This programme will contribute to addressing the root causes of irregular migration through green and climate resilient local economic development and improving future prospects of beneficiaries, by creating employment and enterprise opportunities in selected sectors and regions (Ashanti and Western).

The Programme team located in Accra will be responsible for the daily management of the programme including overall gender-sensitive monitoring of project implementation and substantive and financial reporting.

UNCDF is seeking two (2) Drivers who will work under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Management Specialist.

The Drivers will provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Drivers will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The Drivers will provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the country, Consultants and Experts and UNCDF staff on mission.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services
• Proper use of vehicle
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Availability of documents/ supplies
• Ability to support the logistics needs of the team

Driving Services

• Provides driving services to the UNCDF team and any other person authorized to travel in official transport
• Makes field trips in/or out-side the country;
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
• Liaises with the UNCDF Operations Assistant to organize the transport calendar for the UNCDF office, with due regard to all transport needs;
• Ensures UNCDF team members make it to all appointments, meetings, and other duties with Partners and Stakeholders on time;
• Delivers Programme documents, correspondence/material to the appropriate persons, government institutions, Partner organisations and all relevant stakeholders;
• Delivers/collects UNCDF cargo, pouch and other items for the Programme;
• Performs all other related duties upon request

Vehicle Maintenance

• Regularly maintains UNCDF transport assets and ensures they are in perfect condition;
• Checks vehicle condition/requirement and fills the Logbook properly;
• Ensures proper maintenance and servicing of the assigned vehicle is taking place on a day-to-day and reports to supervisors on time;
• Ensures 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.
• Prepares monthly summary of fuel consumption and reports to supervisor;
• Ensures 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.
• Performs all other related duties upon request

Logistics Support

• Supports in the organization of workshops and seminars in accordance to the UNCDF workplan i.e. collecting documents from the printers, ensuring all necessary equipment and documents are delivered on time to the venue;
• Assists in both setting up and close of meetings, workshops, and other events (helping with raising pop up banners, etc.);
• Assists with performing registry-related duties, such as photocopying bulky documents in preparation for meetings;
• Provides logistical support to the Operations Assistant with organization and preparation of all workshops, meetings and events (e.g. sitting at the Registration desk and supporting the Operations needs of the event);
• Assists in arranging and setting up of office equipment, furniture and office supplies when needed;
• Ensures that all logistics support is provided within UNCDF/UNDP rules regulations, in a timely and helpful fashion to all team members.
• Performs all other related duties upon request

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work           

Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow        

Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement         

Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables

Technical/Functional    

Knowledge Management and Learning

Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop)

Development and Operational Effectiveness    

Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop

Promoting Organizational Change and Development:

Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change   

Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop

Leadership and Self-Management          

Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop

Education:     

Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license. 

Experience:    

2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of local driving codes and regulations; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements:     

Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of local languages a plus

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

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.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension