ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;

• Keep the Project Manager informed of any irregularities in the use of the project vehicles and suggest the necessary mitigation measures;
• 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 in the assigned vehicle;
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.; and
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;

1. Secondary

• In coordination with the Finance and Administrative Officer, ensure renewal of vehicle registration, lease, utilities and payments of any fees in connection thereof.
• Extend support services during official functions like meetings and workshop
• Assist in the reproduction of materials and other related documents.
• Assists in logistic work process as necessary, and flexibility in working hours and over the weekend
• Perform courier services like delivery or pick-up of Project documents/materials.
• Help ensure cleanliness and maintenance of office premises.
• Adhere to and comply with the UNDP rules and regulations.
• Perform other Project related functions as may be assigned by the Project staff from time to time.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor

1. Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Driver will be responsible for providing transportation services to UNDP Personnel, and external partners.

1. 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

Ethics: UN policy knowledge – ethics

Ethics UN policy knowledge – ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.

General (across the functions): Driving vehicle & administration

Ability to perform vehicle driving functions.

Ability to apply knowledge of various administrative rules and regulations.

Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenge.

Administration & Operations: Vehicle management

Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.

Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.

Look for ideas to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Development: Knowledge Generation

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

Client Management

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfill and understand the real customers’ needs.

Operations Management

Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization’s business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.

Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA

Min. Education requirements

Completion of secondary education is required.

Min. years of relevant work experience

A minimum of 2 years work experience as driver is required.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Metro Manila area and other major cities, and/or provinces is an advantage
• Be able to do minor repairs, particularly on common issues related to vehicle breakdown during road trips.
• Experience in emergencies and security a definite advantage.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section.

• Experience as driver with UN or international organization is an asset
• Experience in driving various types of vehicles is advantage
• Mechanical skills and minor vehicle repair and troubleshooting is an advantage
• Demonstrated good knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

Required Language(s)

English and Filipino

Professional Certificates

Professional Driver’s License

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents.

UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: 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.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.

All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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