UNDP Transportation Jobs – Driver

Job Title:  Driver
Reports to: Project Manager
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Job Summary: He / She 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.
Key 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.
Corporate Competencies:
·         Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s Mission, Vision and Values
·         Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies
·         Knowledge Management and Learning
·         Sharing knowledge and experience.  
·         Provide 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 repairs
·         Demonstrate excellent knowledge of protocol
·         Demonstrate excellent knowledge of security issues.
Leadership and 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.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.  
Experience: 2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English.
Knowledge of local languages of the area would be an asset.
How to Apply:
Please Visit this site for details and review Job requirements and apply if you are still interested
Deadline: 13th November, 2012
UNDP is 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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