Location :
Kabul or other provinces (to be determined when vacancies occur), AFGHANISTAN
Application Deadline :
14-Oct-13
Type of Contract :
Service Contract
Post Level :
SB-1
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract :
One Year
Background
Organizational Context:
UNDP supports stabilization, state building, governance and development priorities in Afghanistan. UNDP support, in partnership with the Government, the United Nations system, the donor community and other development stakeholders, has contributed to institutional development efforts leading to positive impact on the lives of Afghan citizens.
Over the years UNDP support has spanned such milestone efforts as the adoption of the Constitution; Presidential, Parliamentary and Provincial Council elections; institutional development through capacity-building to the legislative, the judicial and executive arms of the state, and key ministries, Government agencies and commissions at the national and sub-national levels. UNDP has played a key role in the management of the Law and Order Trust Fund, which supports the Government in developing and maintaining the national police force and in efforts to stabilize the internal security environment. Major demobilization, disarmament and rehabilitation and area-based livelihoods and reconstruction programmes have taken place nationwide.
UNDP Programmes in Afghanistan have benefited from the very active support of donors. UNDP Afghanistan is committed to the highest standards of transparency and accountability and works in close coordination with the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan and the UN system as a whole to maximize the impact of its development efforts on the ground.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Transport Assistant, the 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.
The Driver provides driving services to the project personnel, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services
2. Proper use of vehicle
3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
4. Availability of documents/ supplies.
- Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving project 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.
- 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.
- Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
- Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Competencies
- Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
- Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
- Ability to operate office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)
- Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard
- Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
- Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
- Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
- Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each project personnel.
Required Skills and Experience
Education;
- High School Certification. Valid Driver’s license.
Experience:
- 2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Language:
- Fluency in English, Dari and/or Pashto
Submission of Applications:
Interested and qualified national Afghan candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site athttp://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm . Please ensure to complete and upload Personal History Form-P.11 which is available athttp://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm in the relevant field of the on-line application.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af
- The vacancy announcement is open only for Afghan(s) national applicants.
Evaluation of Applicants:
Applicants will be screened against qualifications and the competencies specified above. Those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be invited for a written assessment and subsequent interview. Reference check will be conducted.
From this assessment, the successful candidates will be included in the roster system of UNDP Afghanistan and will be provided with a roster number. This roster system will be valid for a period of one year. Entry into UNDP’s roster system does not necessarily mean that contract with UNDP is guaranteed. When a vacancy arises, the candidates on roster will be contacted to confirm their interest and availability and also to provide an up-to-date Personal History Form. Interested candidates will then be brought to the final interview stage.
Candidates on roster are also encouraged to regularly search the job site for any other openings and actively apply for positions for which they think they are qualified.
Notice:
UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please refer to UNDP Afghanistan job site at www.undp.org.af
UNDP is currently aware of fictitious vacancy announcements that are being circulated through the internet, the purpose of which is to get people to register for a training and send in a fee. If you believe that you have received such a notice, please forward it, and any other related information you have received, to scamalert@undp.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Since logos, emblems, names and addresses can be easily copied or reproduced, you are advised to take particular care in applying for vacancies, including undertaking all appropriate measures to protect against the unauthorized use of any personal information you may have provided as a result of the scam.
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.
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