Driver Job in Nigeria at UN Women

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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

Deadline: 02 April 2012.

Driver Job in Nigeria