Background
UNDP The Gambia has a progressive Country Programme covering a wide range of related issues. These include climate resilience, disaster risk management, renewable energy, sustainable chemicals and waste management, and sustainable natural resource management, sustaining peace, transitional justice, democracy, rule of law, human rights, local governance and anticorruption. The Programme also pursues linkages with other issues addressing issues such as poverty eradication, economic transformation, inequalities and conflict prevention under the framework of Sustainable Development Goals.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) are designed in full alignment with the 2030 agenda, The strategic priorities of UNDP Indonesia for the next five-years are encapsulated under four outcome areas: 1) Sustainable environment and climate resilience; 2) Responsive, accountable governance and peacebuilding, 3) Green, inclusive economic growth.
Within The Gambia Country Office (CO), the Operations Team provides Programme with backbone support and services related to finance, procurement, human resources, digital services, travel, and logistics, as well as common services and CO transactions support. The team further provides demand-driven common services to the UN agencies (per agreed procedures). In addition, the team will provide administrative support to UNDP staff including project personnel on areas such as protocol, visa facilitation, travel, and others.
The Programme team oversees effective implementation of the country Programme and its outcomes and strategic direction of UNDP, contribution to UN cooperation framework. In doing so, the Programme team provides high level advice on programming and technical issues, and further has a responsibility of developing, providing oversight and ensuring adherence to the quality standards of UNDP. The team is also responsible for resource mobilization and to maintain effective partnerships with relevant development partners and government, UN Agencies, IFIs, government institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector, and civil society in the designated support areas.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager, 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 Country Office management, operations and programme staff, consultants and experts, and UN staff on mission
Duties and Responsibilities
1.) Provide reliable and secure driving services using office vehicle for Country Office to programmes and operations staff, experts and consultants, and UN officials and visitors. · Transport authorized personnel. · Deliver and collect mail and documents; and perform other messenger responsibilities. · Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
2.) Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle. · Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs. · Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. · Make timely minor repairs and/or arrange for major repairs · Ensure timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
3.) Ensure availability in the assigned vehicle of all the required documents, supplies and necessary spare parts. · Keep current in vehicle documents such as vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country. · Ensure vehicle first aid kit is adequately stocked with standard medical supplies.
4.) . Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents.
5.) Perform other duties within incumbent’s functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and Organization. · Additional duties may include assisting with pouch, procurement, workshops, and other administrative tasks
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary Education with a valid driver’s license.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. · Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance is required. · Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems is required. · Demonstrated Field Work Experience within several regions in the Gambia is an advantage. · Demonstration of excellent knowledge of administrative rules and regulations as well as of protocol for Drivers is an advantage. · Demonstration of excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers) is desirable.
- Certification in defensive driving is an advantage. · Demonstration of experience in fleet management is an advantage.
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.
Probation
For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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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More Information
- Job City Banjul, Gambia
