Driver

Background

After the inauguration The Gambia’s third president in January 2017. Moving quickly to show Gambia’s citizens the benefits of democratic and accountable governance, President Barrow immediately sought the assistance of the United Nations and the international community in support of a reform agenda that included overhauling the country’s institutions, laying a new foundation of respect for the rule of law, addressing past human right abuses, and promoting national reconciliation. 

The Gambia first became eligible as a recipient of UN Peacebuilding Fund’s Peace and Recovery Facility (PRF) in September 2018 based on a submission from the government of The Gambia summarizing the current conflict and development situation and highlighting the need to address conflict drivers and sustain peace in The Gambia with concrete and supportive intervention. Four Peacebuilding Priority areas were articulated as a basis against which the Gambia was supported for a period of 5 years (2018-2023). Currently the Gambia is going through a re-eligibility process to continue to receive PBF funding for another period (2024-2028). These supports were on transitional justice processes and mechanism, Conflict over Land and Natural Resources, Women/Youth participation in political and decision-making processes and reintegration of returnees in The Gambia.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Admin/Procurement Associate, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services to PBF programme staff, RCO and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring 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 in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

The PBF Secretariat is meant to support the UNSDCF, Joint Steering Committee (JSC) in The Gambia to oversee and coordinate the implementation of The Gambia Peacebuilding Priority programme over the next 24 months (2018 -2020). The JSC is co-chaired by the Secretary General in the Office of The President and the United Nations Resident Coordinator. The Secretariat will also provide support to the JSC in overseeing and reporting on the implementation of PBF projects. The main project focus of the PBF secretariat in The Gambia will be to ensure overall coordination, undertake monitoring and reporting of PBF programmes, support evaluation exercises, as well as provide capacity building in peacebuilding programming and communication of PBF programme results.

The PBF Secretariat typically consists of 1 PBF Coordinator; 1 Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist; 1 Knowledge management and Comms Associate, 1 Administrative & Finance Associate and 1 Driver.

Duties and Responsibilities

       1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services;

Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNDP RR/UN RC, 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.

       2. Proper use of vehicle;

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.

       3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;

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. 

       4. Availability of documents/ supplies;

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, 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.

       5. Any other duties that may be assigned

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: N/A

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility : LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Act with Determination : LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Required Skills and Experience 

Education:

Completion of Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.  

Experience:

Equal opportunity

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Probation

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