Roster Driver

Entry Mid

Overview

Provide reliable and safe driving services for UNDP.

You have:

• Secondary Education;
• Valid Driver’s license;
• 2 years' work experience as a professional driver;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
• Fluency in any of local languages (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian), basic knowledge of English language

Contract

This is a NPSA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Personnel Services Agreement. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NPSA-2 contracts.

Background

Growing of number of staff members from different UNDP projects and other UN Agencies brought the need for more frequent travel arrangements. Due to frequent travel requests there is serious need to enlarge UNDP BIH roster for the position of Driver.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by:

• Driving office vehicle for transport of authorized personnel; delivery and collection of mail, documents and other item;
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
• Ensures support in office related transportations (equipment, furniture, relocation of equipment and office relocation, etc);
• Responsibility for management and maintenance of office vehicle, perform minor repairs and arranges for other repairs; ensures that vehicle is kept clean, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc;
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes greasing etc;
• Ensure that steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
• Ensure that steps required by UNDP rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
• Responsible for maintenance of inventory of vehicle equipment;
• Responsible for maintenance of inventory of security/communication equipment (VHF radios);
• To follow up and to ensure all security rules and regulations are implemented;
• Ensure to advance notify scheduled trips for the purpose of obtaining relevant security clearance,

• Perform other duties as required

  Competencies

  Core 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: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: 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 Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Risk Management Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks Business Management Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner Required Skills and Experience

  Min. Education requirements - Secondary Education;

• Valid Driver’s license;

  Min. years of relevant work experience - 2 years' work experience as a professional driver;

• Safe driving record;

  Required skills - Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team

• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.

  Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section - Previous working experience in UN, International Organization or Embassy is desirable

  Required Language(s) Fluency in any of local languages (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) , basic knowledge of English language 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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