Job
Title: Driver
to: Administrative
Associate
Level: SB-2
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Summary: Under the
guidance and supervision of the Administrative Associate, UN Women and the
overall supervision of the Coordinator of the Joint Programme on Gender
Equality, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high
accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high
sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures provision of reliable and
secure driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of
authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and
other related goods and supplies in/out of Kampala under the authorization
of the supervisor. - 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, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and
necessary spare parts. - Ensures that all immediate actions
required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in
accidents. - Collect mail from Post Office and
deliver outgoing mails to various destinations within the city.
Skills & Experience:
- 5 years’ work experience as a
driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations
and skills in minor vehicle repair. - Secondary Education
- Valid Driver’s license of at least 3
classes. - Certificate in Mechanics is an added
advantage
- Fluency in English.
- Knowledge of local languages of the
area would be an asset.
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s
Mission, Vision and Values - Displays culture, gender, religion,
race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Sharing knowledge and experience.
- Provide helpful feedback and advice
to others in the office.
Effectiveness:
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of
driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs - Demonstrate excellent knowledge of
protocol - Demonstrate excellent knowledge of
security issues.
Self-Management:
- Focus on results for the client
- Consistently approaches work with
energy and a positive construction attitude. - Remains calm, in control and good
humoured even under pressure. - Responds positively to critical
feedback and differing points of views.
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and express interest in the job vacancy above;
May, 2013
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.
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