Driver

Driver (1 position) Level: SB 1/2 (For Nepalese Nationals only)

Location: Kathmandu, NEPAL
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-1
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Aug-2023
Duration of Initial Contract: Minimum of Six month – Maximum 12 months (renewable)

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.

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.

Background

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Programme Management Department (PMD), under the leadership of an Associate Vice-President, is responsible for the overall programme of loans and grants of the Fund and is composed of five regional divisions, and an Operational Policy and Results Division.

This position is located in the IFAD Nepal ICO in the Asia and the Pacific Division (APR).

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Country Programme Officer 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.

The Driver provides driving services to the staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and IFAD staff on mission.

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services
2. Proper use of vehicle
3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
4. Availability of documents/ supplies

• Ensures provision of reliable and secure 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, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
• 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, 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

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the ICO services.

Competencies

Organizational:

• Demonstrating Leadership: Personal leadership and attitude to change (Level 1)
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge and innovates (Level 1)
• Focusing on clients: Focuses on clients (Level 1)
• Problem solving and decision making: Demonstrates sound problem solving and decision making ability (Level 1)
• Managing time, resources and information: Manages own time, information and resources effectively (Level 1)
• Team Work: Contributes effectively to the team (Level 1)
• Communicating and negotiating: Communicates effectively: creates understanding between self and others (Level 1)
• Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships (Level 1)

Technical/Functional:

• Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors;
• Sense of initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary Education.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:

• Two 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 language of the duty station, knowledge of the UN language of the duty station.

Application Deadline: 02-Jun-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

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