Job vacancy for a driver in UNDP office, Abuja

Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the AAP - National Coordinator, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the AAP Project Management Unit (AAP – PMU) and other officials and visitors as directed, ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security and safety issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services to the AAP PMU
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle and related records
• Operate Radio from the Radio Base
• Assist in the implementation of the AAP for Nigeria
• Any other tasks assigned by the National Coordinator
• Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by driving the AAP vehicle on daily basis.
• 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.

Competencies

• Demonstrates commitment to UN core values.
• Demonstrates commitment to security, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office.

Experience

• West African School Certificate or GCE “O” Levels.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Qualified Motor Mechanic

Other requirements

• Training in Defensive Driving
• Working knowledge of road networks in Abuja and/or Lagos in particular and Nigeria in general.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• knowledge of one main national language is an added advantage.

Interested candidates should apply here

Closing date is 27-Oct-2010Minimum of three years' work experience as a driver of Land Cruisers and/or Land Rovers in an INGO, Embassy or UN System, using hand-held VHF and vehicle HF radios