Driver

Background

UNDP Philippines is realigning its structures and processes to improve programmatic and operational efficiency, while retaining the required capacities for programme delivery and development, proper oversight, communications, and partnerships, as well as the needed operational capacity to deliver programmes at acceptable risk levels. This position is part of the realigned country office structure.

You are invited to join a team of dedicated development professionals whose primary role is to support the Philippines to achieve the 2030 Agenda. As part of the UNDP team your focus will be to work with multiple stakeholders to find the country specific solutions that lead to the eradication of poverty and to ensure no one is left behind - and we reach those furthest behind first. 

We place a premium on national ownership in the analysis, design, and implementation of solutions, as well as a partnership-based approach to leverage the range of skills and resources needed – public and private. We work closely with all stakeholders in society to find innovative solutions to old development problems. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to making a positive contribution to Development in the Philippines.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and direct supervisor, 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

The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Country Office, Consultants and Experts, and UN Staff on mission

Key Duties and Accountabilities

1.Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by:

2. Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance plans and reports.  Assist in the registration of diplomatic and official vehicles, as they come due.

3. 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.Conduct periodic check-up of vehicles, emergency engine troubleshooting and tune-up, where needed.

4. Ensures availability of all the required documents / supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city / country, filing of transport records, first aid kit, necessary spare parts. 

5. Ensure accurate and timely accomplishment of trip tickets on a daily basis, aimed at supporting the monthly billing/charges for the driving services to various colleagues

6. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement incidents. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of protocol and security matters (for drivers).

CORE COMPETENCIES: 

Achieve Results

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: 

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

CROSS FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Ethics: UN policy knowledge (Ethics)

Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity

Operations-Administration: Vehicle management

Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management

Digital: Behavior changes communication/ communication for development

Knowledge of appropriate digital communication methodologies for development and behavior change, and ability to apply them practically

Business Direction & Strategy: Systems Thinking

Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Business Direction & Strategy: Effective Decision Making

Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Business Development: UNDP Representation

Effectively represent and advocate for UNDP, its values, mission, work, and positions with various constituencies/audiences, shares UNDP knowledge and activities

Business Management: Customer Satisfaction/Client Management 

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

Completion of Secondary Education is required.

Experience: 

At least two (2) years of work experience as a driver is required. 

Knowledge and skills: 

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Filipino is required.

Certificate/License:

Valid Professional Driver's license is required. 

Keywords: 

Innovation

Communication  

Delivery 

Security

Logistics 

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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