Background
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency responsible for human settlements, mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all; within the overall objective of the United Nations to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. UN-Habitat in Ghana works with partners within the framework of Government-UN Sustainable Development (UNSDP) which responds to Ghana’s development priorities and Sustainable Developments (SDGs) for People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace and Partnerships by 2030.
UN-Habitat contributes to the achievement of Ghana’s Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies (CPESDP) (2021-2025) and the Ghana Beyond Aid Charter towards Ghana@100 (2057).
An agile UN-Habitat in Ghana that is working and co-creating with partners and communities to accelerate sustainable urban development seeks to engage the services of a Driver.
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Associate, the Driver is responsible for providing efficient driving and clerical duties for the running of the Office. The Driver promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UN rules and regulations.
Position Purpose
The Driver assists in the effective and efficient management of the office by providing driving and administrative support to management. The driver applies and promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN-Habitat rules and regulations, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Accountabilities
▪ Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services
▪ Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle
▪ Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
▪ Ensures availability of required documents/supplies
▪ Provides of Administrative support
1.) Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services, focusing on the following achievements:
2.) Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle, focusing on the following achievements:
3.) Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, focusing on the following achievements:
4.) Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies, focusing on the following achievements:
5.) Provides administrative support, focusing on the following achievements:
Collect and deliver pouch, delivery of mail, issue purchase orders to vendors, collect supplies, put up UN-Habitat flag. Performs any other duties with the functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office as directed.
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
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction Effective Decision Making Ability to take decisions in a time and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources
Business Management Communication 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
Business Management Customer Satisfaction Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns
Ethics Ethics Education & Training Ability to provide education and training on ethics, values, and standards and promote staff awareness of ethical behaviour and ethical decision making
Administration & Operations Vehicle management Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
Administration & Operations Registry & correspondence Ability to collect, register, maintain and deliver mail
management and UN- Habitat pouch; ability to manage archives
Keywords
Vehicle management
Mechanical skills
Documents and record management
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years work experience as a driver including experience driving others. Experience driving high profile dignitaries is an added advantage.Essential knowledge and skills required for entry into position.
A professional driver with an international organization or UN system with a safe driving record. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. Knowledge of protocol and customs issuesLanguage requirements (Required / Desired)
English language is required and any local language of Ghana is desired
Equal opportunity
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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.
Probation
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Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. 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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