Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

  • Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
  • Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
  • Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
  • Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Somalia is emerging from one of the world’s most complex and protracted conflicts, social and political instability that caused tremendous loss of human and physical capital. Somalia is at a critical juncture as the country progresses towards sustainable transformation, determined to break away from prolonged crises and fragility. Somalia wants to transform fast, make up for decades of stagnation and catch up with the rest of the world. 

In the past two years, Somalia has made considerable progress and has undergone significant political, security and socioeconomic improvements, including (i) significant debt relief package with graduation from the Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC), (ii) joining to the East Africa Community, (iii) the lifting of the UN arms embargo, (iv) increase of the domestic revenue and (v) membership in the UN Security Council. Similarly, after three decades, Somalia was included in the Human Development Report (2023-2024) and for the first time in the global Human Development Index.

Somalia aspires to become a prosperous and peaceful country with a thriving, sustainable economy that can provide high-quality services and contribute to the well-being of its citizens, with stable and inclusive governance, anchored on the rule of law. This collective aspiration is encapsulated into Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (NTP) centered around four key pillars: Transformational Governance; Sustainable Economic Transformation; Social and Human Capital Transformation and Environment and Climate Resilience. To achieve its ambitious transformative agenda and inspiring vision of the future, the country is determined to tackle root causes of long-standing issues and address structural and systemic challenges. 

UNDP Somalia is working on a new CPD for the period 2026-2029 and it is against this backdrop—a large unfinished agenda, elevated levels of insecurity, and a more turbulent development landscape—that UNDP supports Somalia to accelerate progress towards Vision 2060. As the UN’s global development network, UNDP advocates for change.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative Analyst and/or other direct supervisors, 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. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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. 

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.

Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents.

  • Immediately report the accident to the relevant authorities and supervisor, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

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

Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Core : Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found here 

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: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) 

Thematic Area Name Definition
Administration & Operations Vehicle management
  • Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
Administration & Operations Registry & correspondence management
  • Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail and UNDP pouch; ability to manage archives
Business Management Communication
  • Ability 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
Ethics UN Policy Ethics
  • Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.
Business 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 ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. 
  • Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

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.
  • 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.

Language:

  • Fluency in English and Somali are required.

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.

Use of AI by candidates

Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection

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