Job Title: Driver / Clerk (2 Posts)
Job Code: 27765
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-1
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 26-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Background:
• Under the direct supervision of the Finance/Administrative Associate and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, this individual will be responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to project personnel.
• S/he will also be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the project team, including in the office and in every-day program and project work as well as during events, such as workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars, and training activities.
Summary of Key Functions:
1. Provide reliable and secure driving services to CONIG and CONIG personnel, as required
2. Ensure cost-savings through, amongst others, proper use and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs
3. Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, timely change of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing, etc.
4. Report any mechanical fault in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross check to see that the repairs were well done
5. At all time, make sure that copies of vehicle insurance, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are available
6. Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents or incidents
7. Learn and comply with all security requirements, when driving and using the vehicle
8. Support the team by providing administrative and clerical support as requested, including in preparing, copying, collating, binding, filing, distributing documents, mail, and notifications, as instructed
9. Provide logistical and administrative support generally, including during events and meetings, as required
10. Support hospitality and orientation support of personnel and other individual, especially of new staff and visitors and guests of CONIG
11. Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
Secondary Education and valid driving license.
Experience:
1. A minimum of five (5) years work experience as driver.
2. Sound knowledge of UN and the Federal Republic's driving requirements an asset.
3. Demonstrable skills in carrying out minor vehicle repairs are necessary.
4. Prior experience working as a clerk in an international or national office is an asset.
Language:
1. Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills:
1. Prior experience working with the UN or other international institutions with stringent accountability rules would be desirable.
2. A relevant trade qualification will be an asset.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11). Complete it and upload when prompted.
Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.
The system will only allow for one attachment.
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Deadline: 07 February 2012.
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