Driver

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UNDP Pakistan is an important partner of the Government of Pakistan for achieving national development goals and international commitments. Through extensive networking within the international development community, UNDP endeavors to bring global experience to the doorstep of Pakistani policy makers at all levels. Resources of priority and innovation interventions are mobilized from a gradually diversification group of partners, including donors, NGOs, private sector and local communities. In Pakistan, UNDP started in February 1960 as United Nations Special Fund to promote social progress and better standards of life and advance the economic, social and technical development of Pakistan.

UNDP, as we know it now, was established in 1965 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Since then, UNDP has supported the successive national and provincial governments in this country in the formulation of national strategies and policies, capacity building of institutions, community mobilization, early recovery from disasters and internal displacement, reduction of poverty, gender mainstreaming, environmental management, climate change management, restoration and preservation of natural habitats, income generation policies and empowerment of legislatures and parliament.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. He/she demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

He/she provides driving services to the operations and Programme staff in the GLOFF Project, Consultants and Experts, and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by:

1. Driving office vehicles for the travel of authorized officials for official meetings and activities only, as well as delivery and collection of official mail, documents and other items.
2. Pick & drop for the project officials and visitors at the airport as and when required;
3. Ensure cost saving by proper usage of the vehicle through accurate maintenance and following fuel-efficient driving, update of daily vehicle logs, provision of input to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
4. Ensure availability of required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle log, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
5. Ensure all immediate action required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
6. Responsible for safe travel and comfort of passengers.
7. Maintains logbook for all official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil change, greasing etc.

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
Thematic Area Name Definition

• Administration & Operations-Vehicle management-Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
• Communication-Communication with employees-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.
• UN Policy Ethics-UN Policy Ethics-Knowledge and understanding of the UN staff regulations and rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.
• Business Development-Knowledge Generation-Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need
• Business Development-UNDP Representation-Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities; advocate for UNDP, its values, mission and work with various constituencies

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Secondary Education (12th Grade)

Work experience: Minimum 2 years of driving experience preferably with a multi-national/International Organization; valid driving license; Good spoken and written Urdu and moderate level of understanding of English.

Required and Desired skills and competencies

• Safe driving record;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• UN Experience would be an asset. Experience of driving armored vehicle.
• Experience with international or high-level missions is highly desirable.
• Experience in operating VHF will be preferred.

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