DRIVER

The UN WOMEN (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) is recruiting personnel for the following position in the Country Office in Abuja:

Duties and Responsibilities

Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required; Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean; Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc; Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident; Report to the Administrative Assistant any fault detected in any of the UN WOMEN vehicles; Photocopy mails and other official documents as may be required in the office or during workshops/seminars; Distributes mails as appropriate to all staff within the office and to government and NGO offices directly involved with UN WOMEN in the implementation of the Country Programme; In collaboration with the Admin. Assistant facilitates the procurement of visas for staff members, Government officials, traveling abroad for meetings and other official engagements; Maintain records on travel in order to facilitate efficient tracking and monitoring. Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

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 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

Be a Nigerian national (male or female) Possess at least Primary School Leaving Certificate Possess valid professional driving license and Trade Test Certificate Have the ability to read and write English Have a minimum of 5 years professional driving experience with a reputable organization Have work history of at least 3 years in the UN system is desirable. Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page. Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc Complete it and upload when prompted. Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted. The system will only allow for one attachement. 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 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.