Driver - Temporary Appointment

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. 

OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness, prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions

This job opening is being advertised for the position of Driver GS-2 located in the OCHA Maiduguri Office and reports to the Administration Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Administration Assistant, the Driver will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
• 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.
• Provides guidance and leadership to more junior staff.
• 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. 
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is wash and clean.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Ensure insurance cover of assigned vehicle is valid.

Competencies

Professionalism

• Shows pride in work and in achievements. 
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
•  Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

• Works effectively with people from all backgrounds.
•  Treats all people with dignity and respect. 
• Treats men and women equally. 
• Shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making. 
• Examines own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses. 
• Does not discriminate against any individual or group. 

Teamwork 

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; 
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary Education. Valid Driver's license.

Experience:

• 2 years of work experience as a driver is required. 

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required. 

• Experience in driving office vehicles, including armored vehicles (AV), for the transport of authorized personnel and the delivery/collection of mail, documents, and other items is required.

• Experience in day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logbooks; preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and reports; and management of vehicle-related documents and supplies, including insurance, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts is required.

• Experience working within the UN common system or a comparable international organization, such as UN agencies or international NGOs, is desirable.

• Experience working in an emergency context in north-east Nigeria is desirable

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required and knowledge of the local language spoken in the north-east Nigeria (Hausa/Kanuri) is desirable

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

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.

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