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  • Posted: Jun 22, 2022
    Deadline: Jun 28, 2022
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    In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda,...
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    Location: Maiduguri, Borno
    Type of Contract: Service Contract
    Post Level: SB-2
    Languages Required: English  
    Duration of Initial Contract: 9 months with possibility of extension

    Background

    • UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
    • Under the supervision of the Program Manager with strategic reporting to the Operations Manager/Administrative Associate, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UN Women Staff and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.
    • The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Provide reliable and secure driving services:

    • Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel.
    • Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices;
    • Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
    • Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle;
    • Ensure all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
    • Ensure vehicle comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

    Provide proper use of vehicle:

    • Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
    • Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs;
    • Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

    Provide day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:

    • Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working condition;
    • Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
    • Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
    • Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

    Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies:

    • Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
    • Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

    Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed:

    • Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
    • Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.

    Key Performance Indicators

    • Quality and timely driving services; safe and on-time
    • Quality care and maintenance of vehicle
    • Timely inputs to logs and records

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education and Certification:

    • Completion of Secondary Education is required.
    • Valid driver’s license is required.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record
    • Experience driving 4x4/Armored vehicles in rough terrain
    • Quality, safe and timely driving services;
    • Overseeing routine vehicle maintenance
    • Experience keeping vehicle records and logs

    Language requirements:

    • Fluency in English is required
    • Knowledge of Hausa is a strong asset.

    Competencies
    Core Values:

    • Respect for Diversity
    • Integrity
    • Professionalism

    Core Competencies:

    • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    • Accountability
    • Creative Problem Solving
    • Effective Communication
    • Inclusive Collaboration
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies:

    • Excellent driving skills;
    • Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions;
    • Good defensive driving skills;
    • Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
    • Ability to be on time.

    Method of Application

    Note

    • UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
    • UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
    Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on jobs.undp.org to apply

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