The UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) is recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: Driver
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level : SB-1
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 14-May-2012
Duration of Initial Contract: One Year
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc;
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
• Report to the Administrative Assistant any fault detected in any of the UN WOMEN vehicles;
• Photocopy mails and other official documents as may be required in the office or during workshops/seminars;
• Distributes mails as appropriate to all staff within the office and to government and NGO offices directly involved with UN WOMEN in the implementation of the Country Programme;
• In collaboration with the Admin. Assistant facilitates the procurement of visas for staff members, Government officials, traveling abroad for meetings and other official engagements;
• Maintain records on travel in order to facilitate efficient tracking and monitoring.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues
• Leadership and Self-Management
• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views
Required Skills and Experience:
• Be a Nigerian national (male or female)
• Possess at least Primary School Leaving Certificate
• Possess valid professional driving license and Trade Test Certificate
• Have the ability to read and write English
• Have a minimum of 5 years professional driving experience with a reputable organization
• Have work history of at least 3 years in the UN system is desirable.
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.
Click here to Apply for Job (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28863)
Deadline: 02 April 2012.
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