Duties and Responsibilities

                Summary of key functions:

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
• Proper use of vehicle;
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;
• Availability of documents/ supplies;
• Support Office in the preparation of AU Summits and Conferences in terms of logistics;
• Provision of service to high level delegations with respect, tact and diplomacy.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe 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 including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Ensures 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 in the assigned vehicle.

1. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

                Competencies

                Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning.

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office;
• Be flexible as member of the team to assist Admin-supporting staff as required.

Development and Operational Effectiveness.

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues.

Leadership and Self-Management.

• Focuses on result for the client;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.

                Required Skills and Experience

                Education:

• 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 the English and amharic.