Driver

Albania

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Albania
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- 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.

UNDP strongly encourage application of women candidate for this Driver Position

Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDP office staff and personnel and other high-ranking UNDP officials and visitors on an official nature, ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UNDP staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by driving office vehicles for the transportation of office staff and personnel as well as the delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
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 in the assigned vehicle.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Competencies

Core

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 (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Security Services	Security Information Management	Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations
Security Services	Safety Management (Including Air, Road, Fire)	Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures
Administration & Operations	Vehicle Management	Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education

Experience:

2 years’ work experience as a driver.
Safe driving record.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Valid Driver’s license type B

Language:

Fluency in Albanian language. Knowledge of English is conisdered an advantage.

Disclaimer

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