UNDP - UNDSS Driver Job in Nairobi Kenya

I. Position Information

Job Code Title: UNDSS Driver

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Pre-classified Grade: SC-2

Department: UNDSS Admin. Unit

Direct Supervisor: Deputy Chief Security Advisor (DCSA)

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: Six (6) months (with possibility of extension)

Date of Issue: 29th November 2010

Closing Date: 15th December 2010

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and supervision of the DCSA and the overall supervision of the Chief Security Advisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the DSS staff and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver provides driving services to the DSS staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving servicesProper use of vehicleDay-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicleAvailability of documents/ suppliesProper action during accidentsEffective clerical support.Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing 1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.

5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

6. Provide effective clerical support with the following results:

Close liaison with UNDP Travel, Procurement and Administration units to speed up the delivery of urgent vehicle equipment and prevent unnecessary delays.Photocopying and collecting of documents when requested.7. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing by conducting on-the-job training to staff increasing their driving skills and knowledge of vehicle documentation; and ability to operate the vehicle more safely in a hostile environment.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the CO services. The additional support provided by the driver will also increase the operational effectiveness of DSS Office as a whole through more effective allocation of tasks and responsibilities.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptabilityFunctional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experienceProvides helpful feedback and advice to others in the officeDevelopment and Operational Effectiveness
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairDemonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issuesLeadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the clientConsistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitudeRemains calm, in control and good humored even under pressureResponds positively to critical feedback and differing points of viewsVI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Secondary Education, Valid Driver’s license and a certificate of good conduct

Experience: 3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language requirements: Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

Other requirements: Candidates considered for the post will be required to sit a driving test as part of the selection procedure.

VII. Submission of application

Please send your curriculum vitae marked “Driver - Nairobi” by 15th December 2010 to: The Deputy Country Director (Operations), United Nations Development Programme - Somalia, P.O. Box 28832, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya, fax: 254-2 4183641, e-mail: registry.so@undp.org

Applicants are required to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae.

The P11 Form can be obtained from the link below:
http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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