UNDP NGO Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancy for Driver (Abuja)

UNDP NGO Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancy for Driver (Abuja)

Under the overall guidance of the National Project Officer and Administrative Associate, the Driver/Messenger provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. He demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide reliable and secure driving services by driving UNODC personnel/officers to project sites or meetings as may be directed and receiving UNODC personnel/consultants at the airport.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, timely change of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing etc.
• Report any mechanical fault in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross check to see that the repairs were well done.
• At all time, make sure that copies of vehicle insurance including  office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are available. 
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Assist in making photocopies, binding of  documents and filing.
• Provides logistical assistance at meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission, vision and values.
• Shows respect and adaptability for diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race)
• Functional Competencies:
• Ability to handle several assignments under time constraints
• Ability to operate variety of computerized business machines and office equipment
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of security issues
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

EDUCATION:

• Secondary Education and valid driving license

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 to 3 years work experience as driver 
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
• Skills in minor vehicle repair

LANGUAGE:

• Fluency in any UN  languages (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.

Applicants should upload their CV using the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.