Back Driver

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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 from 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
        • 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: 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 with safe driving record.
            • Valid driving license and certificate of good conduct.
            • Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
            • Fluency in oral and written English is required, good knowledge of local language is desirable. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer   Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)    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.
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