Driver under the Peacebuilding Fund Project

Background

The long-drawn-out peace process between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) together with the non-passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law has created various levels of discontent among some sectors of the Bangsamoro which made them vulnerable to radicalism and violent extremism.  Traditionally, religious radicalism has been alien to Philippines society. While the majority of Filipinos are Christians (and primarily Catholic), they have also co-existed with minority Muslims, mainly concentrated in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), through most of Philippines’ history. However, the siege of Marawi City has shown  that the disaffected Bangsamoro youth are beginning to embrace more radical options.

Under the context described above, UNDP will support efforts to strengthen the enabling environment for peace and stability and sustain the gains for peace and development in the Bangsamoro—it will contribute to trust and confidence-building for long-term peace, and to security and stability on the ground. With the Duterte administration also having defined a new “roadmap to peace” which, among other objectives, aims to revive enabling legislation for the Bangsamoro in the Congress, timely assistance for the implementation of this roadmap is crucial to sustaining peace on the ground.  UNDP and international development partners can also best help Philippines engage with the emerging challenge of radicalism and violent extremism by assisting concerned actors to better understand and address the underlying factors, and by building upon and further strengthening initiatives that are already under way. Thus, under the Project, UNDP, in partnership with relevant stakeholders will implement activities that will result in a comprehensive understanding of the drivers of radicalization and of the risks of violent extremism.

Particular focus will be given to multi-stakeholder dialogue and increased participation in the peace process; assistance for the revived Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) in achieving intra-Moro convergence; and support key stakeholders install prevention mechanism and early response system against radicalism and violent extremism. This will entail the implementation of multiple and multi-faceted activities that will require the support of qualified personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary:

1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by (a) driving office vehicles for the transport of staff, other officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and (b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including facilitating immigration and customs formalities, as required;
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;
3. Responsible for the proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs.  Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
4. 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;
5. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.;
6. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;

Secondary:

1. In coordination with the Finance and Administrative Officer, ensure renewal of vehicle registration, lease, utilities and payments of any fees in connection thereof.
2. Extend support services during official functions like meetings and workshops.
3. Assist in the reproduction of materials and other related documents.
4. Perform courier services like delivery or pick-up of Project documents/materials.
5. Help ensure cleanliness and maintenance of office premises.
6. Adhere to and comply with the UNDP rules and regulations.
7. Perform other Project related functions as may be assigned by the Project staff from time to time.
8. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Competencies

Corporate competencies

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Gender and cultural sensitivity

Functional and technical competencies

• Ability to plan and organize
• Result oriented
• Capacity for teamwork and independence
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task
• Technological awareness
• Following instruction and procedures.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

1. Valid professional driver’s license.
2. A minimum five year’s work experience as a professional driver; safe driving record;
3. Knowledge in various route and terrain in Mindanao is must.
4. Can operate basic office equipment such as telephones, fax, photocopier, and binding equipment
5. Has an understanding of the mix and cultural particularities of stakeholders in Mindanao Philippines.
6. Experience in emergencies and security a definite advantage;
7. Previous working experience with a UN agency an asset.
8. Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle troubleshoot.

Education:

• Completion of Secondary Education.

Language requirements:

English and Filipino; knowledge of regional languages in Mindanao is an advantage