Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to crises and disasters. Working with our vast network of experts and partners in over 170 countries, we help nations to create integrated and lasting solutions for people and the planet.ย
UNDP Syria operates in a highly complex and challenging environment, shaped by over a decade of conflict, widespread displacement, economic instability, and recurrent natural disasters. The Syria Country Programme focuses on three critical areas: 1) Promoting socio-economic recovery and social cohesion; 2) Strengthening local governance and basic social services; and 3) Supporting climate change adaptation and natural resource management. The programme emphasizes an area-based approach to tailor interventions to the specific needs of local communities and supports the vision of sustainable peace and recovery for all Syrians.ย
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2022โ2024 are fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. They prioritize resilience-building efforts while addressing the pressing humanitarian-development nexus. UNDP Syria aims to bridge immediate recovery needs with long-term development goals, focusing on inclusive governance, equitable access to basic services, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Area Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Driver provides driving services to Dier EzZor Area Manager and staff, programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by:
Driving office vehicles for the transport of Dier EzZor Area Manager, staff, programme staff in the CO, consultants, experts, UN staff on mission, and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items. 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, 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. Ability to use navigation applications, tracking systems and communication radios available within vehicles. Responsible for communication with UNDSS radio operators upon departure and arrival to destinations outside duty station and keep them informed on any updates related to the trip. Adhere to all related driving advice disseminated by Radio Rooms regarding the security situation, weather condition, SOPs of movement sand commit to deliver the safest outputs. Complete and maintain an up-to-date training related to security and security driving such as security defense driving, SSAFE, ETB, โฆand further related training. Drive all sort of Vehicles especially Armored Vehicles - B6 class and above. Any other related tasks as required.Competencies
Core Competencies:
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 Contineously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility:ย 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 & Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCore Functional and Technical Competencies:
Administration & Operations โ Vehicle Management: Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management Administration & Operations โ Registry and Correspondences Management: Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail and UNDP pouch; ability to manage archives Business Management โ Communication:ย Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ethics โ UN Policy Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity. Business Development โ Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need Business Development - UNDP Representation: Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities; advocate for UNDP, its values, mission and work with various constituencies Busienss Management โ Customer Satisfaction / Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.Required Skills and Experience
Education:ย
Secondary education with avalid Driverโs license is required.ยExperience:
Minimum of 3 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems. Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance. Basic and Advanced Security Training & BSAFE is an asset. Experience in secure driving services Experience in day-to-day minor maintenance of the vehicle Experience in using the navigation applications, tracking systems and communication radios. Good Knowledge of the duty station is highly desirable Experience in leading field missions inside/outside the country Knowledge of protocols and security requirements is an advantageLanguages:
Fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
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UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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