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  • Posted: Nov 1, 2022
    Deadline: Nov 13, 2022
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    UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local ...
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    Driver (G2

    Description

    • The driver is expected to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds, and be able to assist in basic administrative tasks.
    • Posted in Accra, Ghana under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for West and Central Africa and under the substantive guidance of the Deputy Regional Representative- Programme and Policy Coordinator or Law Enforcement Advisor - (Head Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Section) at ROSEN, and the direct supervision of the UNODC National Programme Coordinator in Ghana.
    • The Driver will be responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to UNODC and other high ranking UN officials and visitors, and to ensure highest standards of discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
    • Proper use of vehicle;
    • Day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicle;
    • Availability of documents / supplies.
    • Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by;
    • Driving office vehicle for the transport of UNODC staff, other high-ranking officials, and visitors; delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items; and
    • Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
    • Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle
    • Through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs;
    • Provide data for the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
    • Organizing major repairs, oil changes, checking tires and brakes, washing the car, etc.

    Maintain the car

    • Performing minor repairs in a timely manner;
    • Organizing repairs, organizing major repairs, oil changes, checking tires and brakes, washing the car, etc.
    • Ensuring the legality of the vehicle
    • Ensures availability of all the required documents / supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city, first aid kit and necessary spare parts;
    • Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement of accident.
    • Institutional Arrangement
    • The driver will report to the National Programme Coordinator of UNODC Ghana.

    Competencies

    • 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.
    • Enable Diversity and Inclusion:  LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination. 

    Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

    • Knowledge Management and Learning 
    • Shares knowledge and experience;
    • Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office;
    • Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
    • Development and Operational Effectiveness
    • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs;
    • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol issues;
    • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of basic security issues.

    Leadership and Self-Management

    • Focuses on results for client;
    • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
    • Demonstrates good oral and preferably written communication skills;
    • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
    • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
    • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
    • Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.
    • Registry & Correspondence Management
    • Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail and UNODC pouch; ability to manage archives.

    Communication

    • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
    • Ethics; UN policy knowledge - Ethics
    • Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.

    Knowledge Generation

    • Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.

    Required Skills and Experience

    Education:

    • Completion of Secondary School Education;
    • Valid Driver’s license. 

    Experience:

    • Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a driver in an international institution, governmental organization, embassy or UN system. Additional work experience is considered as an asset;
    • Safe driving records;
    • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
    • Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
    • Driving experience with the UN system or any international organization will be an advantage.

    Language:

    • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in the language of duty station (oral and written English) is required.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to UNDP on estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply

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