Driver (NPSA2) Full-Time

Background

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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The UNDP Mozambique, trough the Governance and Social Cohesion Unit (GSCU) supports democratic and transparent governance processes that promote peace, security and stability, the protection of human rights, and gender equality, which are seen as prerequisites for prosperity and inclusive development and foundational vectors of the SDG 2030 Agenda. One of GSCU’s focus areas is supporting decentralization reforms in Mozambique, which works towards promoting inclusive governance mechanisms and participation of all people of Mozambique in democratic processes. To provide further impetus to the decentralization process, the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and UNDP have developed the “Decentralization for Development – D4D” project. The project is the result of consistent dialogue with government (including at the political level); fully aligned with the legislative changes introduced under the Decentralization Package; will form an integral part of the National Program for Decentralization (NPD) which will be finalized in the first quarter of 2022; and complement the support provided by other development partners, both within and outside the UN system.

It is foreseen that the diver will assist the UNDP team providing transportation for the implementation of the project staff of the Decentralization/SDGs programme as well as for other proffessionals carrying out activities with the members of the programme in the province.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor the Driver will support the Decentralization Project as required performing the following tasks which are grouped into three functional areas:

Provides reliable and secure driving services of authorized passengers while focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Safely drive UNDP vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers whenever required.
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in
•  accident.
• Local traffic rules and regulations are strictly observed.
• Ensures instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed by the Driver and the passengers during the journey.

Ensures proper use and maintenance of the UNDP Vehicles while focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Carry out the day-to-day checks on the mechanical status of the vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc. and ensure that the assigned UNCDF vehicles are road worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
• Conduct minor repairs and inform the supervisor of any major repairs.
• Ensure that the vehicle is washed and kept clean.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, servicing done and keeps a log book up to date.
• Demonstrate exemplary driving practices.

Provides administrative support to the Decentralization Project while focusing on achievement of the following results

• Timely delivery and collection of mails, documents, supplies and other items, when required. eGiWGX8 vhDck
• Assists with basic operational support to the Decentralization Project team on tasks such as photocopying documents and filing.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver The Driver will support the project team/staff in regards to activities, transport of personnel and goods and managing of documents, correspondence and reports. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and culturalbackgrounds.

Competencies

• 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

• LEVEL1: 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

Administration & Operations – Administration

• Administration & Operations Vehicle management Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.

Administration & Operations – Vehicle management

• Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.

Business Management – Customer Satisfaction

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfill and understand the real customers’ needs.

Security Services – Safety Management (Including Air, Road, Fire)

• Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programs/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Secondary education;
• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.

Required skills and competencies

• Safe driving record;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair and clerical experience.

Desired additional skills and competencies

• Experience in office filling and other administrative-related activities is an advantage;
• Managing Documents, Correspondence and Reports;
• Ability to produce accurate and well-documented records
• Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling system.

Required Language(s) (at working level)

• Fluency in Portuguese and Working level in English are required.

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Non-discrimination

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