Job Opportunity : Driver-Messenger CARO-CNUDHD

Driver-Messenger (CARO-CNUDHD)

Location : YAOUNDE, CAMEROON

Application Deadline : 04-Apr-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left : 11d 6h 52m

Additional Category : Management

Type of Contract : TA Local

Post Level : GS-3

Languages Required :

English French

Background

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of UNCHRD-CA and the Project Manager of Covid-19 Project, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the staff of Covid-19 Project at the UNCHRD-CA. He ensures highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff at UNCHRD, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission

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

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNCHRD-CA staff, other high-ranking officials and visitors 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.

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, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.

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

Competencies

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
MANAGING DATA
MANAGING DOCUMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND MULTI-TASKIN

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Secondary Education (BEPC, CAP, GCE Ordinary level) Valid Driver’s license, B category

Experience: 3 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 French, knowledge of English is an asset

Application File is mandatory:

File to attach during application: in one PDF whole file :

Up to date CV+Copy of diploma+copy of driving licence+any other useful certificate (mechanics auto, security training…etc)

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=97732