Job Identification : 11843
Rentals : Cotonou, Benin Porto-novo, Benin Parakou, Benin Natitingou, Benin
Posting Date : 08/02/2023, 10:45 AM
Apply Before : 08/26/2023, 03:59 AM
Job Schedule : Full time
Agency : UNDP
Grade : NPSA-2
Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area : Management
Office : Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration : 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience : High School certificate – 2 year ( s ) experience
Other Criteria : Driving license
Required Languages : French,
Vacancy Timeline
3 Weeks
Job Description
Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
BACKGROUND
In order to reduce its recruitment times to meet its driver needs throughout the national territory, the UNDP is launching a recruitment of several ( drivers from all localities combined ).
Under the direction and supervision of the Travel Assistant, the requested Driver, as required, provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring high work accuracy. He demonstrates a client-oriented approach, a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural origins.
The driver provides driving services to the operations and programs staff of the Country Office, consultants and experts and United Nations personnel on mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
III. Scope of work: functions and responsibilities
In this section, list the main responsibilities of the ( item generally five ). If necessary, add an additional context under the responsibilities. Advice: Focus on what work involves and not how to do it.
Summary of Key Functions :
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the ( the ) driver ( e ) must provide transportation for project staff, consultants and experts. To this end, he or she must :
- Maintain the vehicle made available to it and ensure the transport of personnel ;
- Ensure reliable and secure travel ;
- Ensure proper use of the vehicle ;
- Ensure daily maintenance of the vehicle ;
- Maintain and ensure the availability of all necessary documents / supplies ;
- Provide general administrative and logistical support as required.
1- Ensure reliable and secure trips. In this context, the ( the ) driver ( e ) must :
- Drive authorized personnel ;
- Distribute and retrieve letters, documents and other objects ;
- Check that all passengers wear seat belts in the vehicle at all times ;
- Ensure that all measures required by the procedures and regulations in force are taken in the event of involvement in an accident ;
- Ensure that the vehicle complies with minimum operational safety standards.
2- Ensure proper use of the vehicle. The ( the ) driver ( e ) must :
- Adopt and maintain Eco-responsible behavior while driving ;
- Maintain: vehicle logbooks, daily distance traveled, fuel consumption, oil draining, maintenance, lubrication, repairs ;
- Fill in the logbook with each trip and have any transported person targeted daily ;
- Have the logbook signed weekly by the supervisor ;
- Regularly fill in the vehicle’s fuel sheets ;
- Monitor the remaining fuel level on the fuel supply cards and give the alert in time for their replenishments ;
- Contribute to the preparation of plans and monitoring / vehicle maintenance reports.
3- Ensure daily maintenance of the vehicle. The ( the ) driver ( e ) must :
- Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and permanently in good working order ;
- Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs ;
- Change the oil, check the tires, horn, clutch and brakes and clean the vehicle daily.
4- Maintain and ensure the availability of all necessary documents / supplies.
The ( the ) driver ( e ) must :
- Maintain and ensure the availability of all necessary documents / supplies, including vehicle insurance, vehicle logbooks, call tree and Office contacts, the country map and intervention areas, the first aid kit and the necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle ;
- Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in the event of involvement in accidents.
5- Provide general administrative and logistical support as needed.
The ( the ) driver ( e ) must :
- Provide support for the execution of all other tasks.
Competencies
In this section, list all the basic skills as well as the most relevant technical / functional skills that the role will require as well as the appropriate level. A detailed list of skills can be consulted via the following link: https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx
Core
Get results :
LEVEL 1:
- Pay attention to detail and high quality standards;
- Deliver the work on time;
- Provides quality work.
Think in an innovative way :
LEVEL 1:
Is open to creative and innovative ideas when finding solutions.
Learn continuously:
LEVEL 1:
Actively seek professional and personal learning and development opportunities.
Adapt with agility :
LEVEL 1:
Be flexible in managing change and adopt new ideas, approaches and working methods.
Act with determination :
LEVEL 1:
- Show courage, personal motivation and initiative to seize opportunities that arise without being encouraged by others;
- Be authentic and modest, get things done without unnecessary noise
Foster diversity and inclusion :
LEVEL 1:
- Treat all people with respect, take into account ethical implications and respond with sensitivity to all differences between people;
- Treat everyone fairly and fairly;
- Be honest and transparent.
Technical / Functional
A detailed list of skills is accessible via https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx
and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information;
Driver
- Excellent driving skills
- Good knowledge of rules of conduct, traffic code and local conditions
- Good defensive driving skills
- Skills in minor vehicle repairs
- Punctuality.
Competency Name: Operational Efficiency
Ability to identify and perform tasks assigned to it ( e ) effectively.
Competency Name: Resource Allocation
Ability to use its technical resources for vehicle maintenance.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Have the BEPC or equivalent ;
- Valid driver’s license B, knowledge of the highway code and ability to perform minor auto repairs.
Experience:
- Have at least 2 years of professional experience in driving a vehicle ;
- Have knowledge of mechanics
- Express yourself fluently in French ;
- Being a driver in a project is an asset.
Language requirements: Have a perfect command of French ( written and oral )
Others: UNDP is a non-smoking environment.
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 admises applicants for all professional level posts that they must disclose 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.
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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.
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