Job Title: Driver / Clerk
Job ID: 31958
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-1
Languages Required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year
Background:
in Abuja, Nigeria (CONIG). The incumbent will be responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the Core Project Unit. S/he will also be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to various project staff and to the CONIG as required, including day-to-day office project work as well as during events such as workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars, and training activities. The driver will be under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator and direct supervision of the Finance / Administration Associate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide reliable and secure driving services to the Core Project Unit and CONIG personnel, as required.
• Ensure cost-savings through, amongst others, proper use and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, timely change of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing etc.
• Report any mechanical fault in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross check to see that the repairs were well done.
• At all time, make sure that copies of vehicle insurance including office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are available.
• Ensure that all immediate measures required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
• Learn and comply with all security requirements, when driving and using the vehicle
• Support the project team by providing administrative and clerical support as requested, including in preparing, copying, collating, binding, filing and distributing documents, mail and notifications, as instructed
• Provide logistical and administrative support during events and meetings, as required
• Support hospitality and orientation support of personnel and other individual, especially of new staff and visitors and guests of the Project Support Unit and the Country Office, as required
• Ensure security and safety at all times especially while driving and respond to radio checks/calls at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
• Secondary Education, relevant trade test, and valid driving license
Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years work experience as driver. Sound knowledge of UN and the Federal Republic of Nigeria driving requirements.
• Demonstrable skills in carrying out minor vehicle repairs are necessary. Prior experience working as a driver/clerk in an international, national or NGO office is required.
• Work experience with the UN or other international institutions with stringent accountability rules would be an asset.
Languages:
• Fluency in English, with excellent drafting skills, is essential.
• Knowledge of other main languages in Nigeria would be an advantage
Application Deadline: 12th September 2012.
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