UNOCHA - Driver

Gaziantep

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Gaziantep
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: Closed

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.

OCHA’s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to:

Alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies
Advocate for the rights of people in need
Promote preparedness and prevention
Facilitate sustainable solutions

OCHA was established as a result of a General Assembly Resolution 46/182 adopted in December 1991, designed to strengthen the United Nations response to both complex emergencies and natural disaster

Please note that applicants applying for National Fixed Term positions must be a Turkish Citizens.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Proper use of vehicle
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Ensure SRM compliance whenever it is applicable
Availability of documents/ supplies

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by

driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items
meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

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.

Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

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.

Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Take other duties as required by the office due to shifting of operational priorities.

Competencies

*Core*
Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work	Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow	Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work
People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction	Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform	Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement	Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables
*Technical/Functional*
Operational Efficiency Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency	Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Technical Knowledge Demonstrate excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair	Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Client Orientation Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines	Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop

Required Skills and Experience

Education:	High School Diploma.
Experience:	3 years’ work experience as a driver is required A valid Driver’s license (specific documents through e-governmental web page might be requested at interview stage) Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair is required. Previous working experience in UN, International Organization or Embassy is desirable. Experience driving armored vehicle is desirable Has successfully completed behavior change and complimentary training is desirable Has successfully completed first aid training is desirable
Language Requirements:	Fluency in Turkish, basic knowledge of English language.
Other:	Physically qualified to operate as driver

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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.

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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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