Project Driver

Background

Timor-Leste, as a developing nation in Southeast Asia, has made significant strides in promoting digital transformation across various sectors of governance. With the increasing global dependence on technology, digital governance has become crucial in fostering an inclusive, transparent, and effective public service delivery system. In line with this, the Government of Timor-Leste has recognized the sneed to accelerate the digitization of its public services and enhance digital literacy across its population, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

The Dalan Digital Project aims to strengthen the digital infrastructure and services in Timor-Leste, promoting digital citizenship and enhancing the government's capacity to deliver public services digitally. The project's overarching goal is to contribute to the creation of a more digitally empowered society, where citizens can access essential services through innovative, efficient, and secure digital platforms. In this regard, Dalan Digital will focus on promoting digital inclusion, improving the quality of public services, and enhancing transparency in government processes.

The project aligns with Timor-Leste’s national strategies, including the Timor Digital 2032 Vision, which sets a roadmap for leveraging digital technologies to foster economic development, social inclusion, and governance reforms. The Dalan Digital Project also complements ongoing initiatives under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of State Administration and the Ministry of Justice to bring public services closer to citizens and improve institutional capacity in the public sector.

In addition to fostering digital transformation within the government, Dalan Digital aims to strengthen public-private partnerships, foster collaboration with international development partners, and support the development of a digital ecosystem that empowers youth, women, and marginalized communities to fully participate in the digital economy.

By advancing digital literacy, creating digital public services, and establishing the necessary governance frameworks, the Dalan Digital Project will contribute to a more connected and transparent society, where citizens are empowered to actively engage with government and access services with ease.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National Project Administration and Finance Officer, the Driver will be responsible for the following:

a) Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving services by 
Driving project vehicles for the transport of Project personnel, other authorized officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and 
Pick up and drop authorized official personnel and visitors. 
Accompany project personnel on field trips to the villages or to other municipalities when required. 
Support project personnel during workshops and field trips, facilitating their movements, and assist with delivering documents to other organizations and offices/governments and other related duties needed by them.

b) Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicles through 
Accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. 
Ensure the day-to-day running and maintenance of the assigned vehicle; checks oi, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.

c) 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. 
Perform some minor repairs and arrange to have major repairs done to ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good working condition.

d)    Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including

Vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle. 
Maintain the daily movement log for all the daily mileage, gas/fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services and timely annual vehicle inspection and registration with the Ministry of Transport, etc.

e) Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

f) Perform other duties within incumbent’s functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

• The Driver will report directly to the National Project Admin and Finance Officer, who will provide overall supervision, guidance, and performance evaluation. S/he will work in close coordination with other members of the project team, as well as with relevant stakeholders and counterparts, to ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of results in line with the project work plan.
• A general overview of the office and unit structure is provided in the Annex (Organigram), indicating the position of this function within the team.
 

Competencies

Core

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 & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Project Management

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Partnerships Management 

 Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

 Ability to effectively plan, organise and oversee different parts of corporate operations, simultaneously and in an integrated way, in order to convert the organisation’s assets into the best results in the most efficient way. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

Relationship management

 Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

Vehicle Management 

Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management

Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail and UNDP pouch; ability to manage archives 

Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings) 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required skills:

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

Required Language(s):

Equal opportunity

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Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

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Right to select multiple candidates

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