Job Identification : 3593
Locations : Cairo, Egypt
Posting Date : 05/09/2022, 02:24 PM
Apply Before : 05/24/2022, 03:59 AM
Job Schedule : Full time
Agency : UNDP
Grade : G2
Vacancy Type : Fixed Term
Practice Area : Management
Bureau : Regional Bureau for Arab States
Contract Duration : 1 Year
Education & Work Experience : High School certificate
Required Languages : Fluency of Arabic and Knowledge of English
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility
mobility required
Job Description
Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative Associate, 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 operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
The Driver should provide reliable and secure driving services to and from any destination. He/she should also be knowledgeable of the proper use of a vehicle and is responsible for its maintenance and upkeep. The driver should be cautious and drive safely to ensure the safety of the passengers and/or items. He/she should also be prompt and timely to ensure that there is no delay for the passengers or the delivery of important items.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Example of Duties:
Picking up VIPs from the airport and driving them to their hotels or other destinations, delivering visa letters to embassies, etc.
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.
Example of Duties:
Recording daily fuel consumption, follow-up on vehicle maintenance dates
3.) Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through;
Example of Duties:
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
Example of Duties:
including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
5.) Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
Example of Duties:
Calling the authorities, giving testimony, filing a police report.
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
People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education.
- 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.
- Time-management, review data, record-keeping, communication, attentive to detail, organizational, coordination and planning, good working relations with staff and VIP personnel.
- Fluency in Arabic, the language of the duty station and knowledge of the English Language
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
More Information
- Job City Cairo, Egypt