UNDP/PAPP - is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Driver, under the guidance of the Operations and Services Manager, the direct supervision of the Head of Transportation and secondary reporting to the Project Manager.  As this position is related to Employment Generation Programme in the occupied Palestinian territory with an expected duration of three years, the Service Contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The driver will be in charge of the undertaking the following functions:

• Provide reliable and secure driving services
• Proper use of the vehicle
• Day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle
• Maintain and ensure availability of all documents/supplies
• Provide general administrative and logical support as needed to operations and programme teams
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisors
 
1. Provide reliable and secure driving services
 
• Drive office vehicles for the official transport of UNDP staff, Consultants, Experts and UN staff on mission;
• Deliver and collect mail, documents, and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/UN Offices;
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
• Always verify that all passengers wear seatbelts in the vehicle;
• Oversee and ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
• Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
 
2. Proper use of the vehicle
 
• Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs and oversee that other drives do the same;
• Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
 
3. Day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle
 
• Ensure that all official vehicles are kept clean and are always in good working condition;
• Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
• Change oil, check tires, lights, horn, clutch, and brakes, and wash the car regularly;
• Ensure vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security. 
 
4. Maintain and ensure availability of all documents/supplies
 
• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
 
5. Provide general administrative and logical support as needed to operations and programme teams
 
• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.
 
6. Perform other tasks that may be required by supervisors
Competencies
Core Competencies:

Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work 
 Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow 
 People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction 
 Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform 
 Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement 
 
Technical/Functional Competencies:
 
Driving Skills
Excellent driving skills, strong defensive driving skills 
 
Driving Knowledge
Strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations, driver protocol and courtesies and local roads and conditions 
 
Vehicle Repairs
Skills in minor vehicle repairs 
Required Skills and Experience

Education: 

• Secondary Education.
• Valid Public Bus Driving License.

Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years work experience as Driver
• Safe Driving Record
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
• Skills in minor vehicle maintenance

Language Requirements: 

• Proficiency in Arabic language, good knowledge of English language.

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