Job Title: Project Driver
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Placement Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
About US:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
- Ensure 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.
- Ensure 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
- Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
- Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
- Other tasks as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Age
- 18 – 80
Required experience
- 3 years
Nationality
- Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
- Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
- 5 years
Languages
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
- Secondary education
Competencies and values
- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organizing
- Professionalism
- Self-management
Skills and experience
- Valid driving permit with classes B, CM and DL.
- Not less than 5 years of driving experience in a busy organization;
- Experience with city driving and long distance up-country driving;
- Excellent interpersonal, skills and demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Desirable: proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain;
- Sound security awareness;
Area(s) of expertise
- Transport, Development programmes
Driving license
- Valid driving permit with classes B, CM and DL Required
How to Apply:
All candidates for the aforementioned United Nations Volunteers (UNV) job should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 27th April 2025
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