UNCDF Ghana Driving Jobs in Accra
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UNCDF is seeking two (2) Drivers who will work under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Management Specialist.
The Drivers will provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Drivers will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Drivers will provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the country, Consultants and Experts and UNCDF 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
- Ability to support the logistics needs of the team
Driving Services
- Provides driving services to the UNCDF team and any other person authorized to travel in official transport
- Makes field trips in/or out-side the country;
- Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
- Liaises with the UNCDF Operations Assistant to organize the transport calendar for the UNCDF office, with due regard to all transport needs;
- Ensures UNCDF team members make it to all appointments, meetings, and other duties with Partners and Stakeholders on time;
- Delivers Programme documents, correspondence/material to the appropriate persons, government institutions, Partner organisations and all relevant stakeholders;
- Delivers/collects UNCDF cargo, pouch and other items for the Programme;
- Performs all other related duties upon request
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Vehicle Maintenance
- Regularly maintains UNCDF transport assets and ensures they are in perfect condition;
- Checks vehicle condition/requirement and fills the Logbook properly;
- Ensures proper maintenance and servicing of the assigned vehicle is taking place on a day-to-day and reports to supervisors on time;
- 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.
- Prepares monthly summary of fuel consumption and reports to supervisor;
- 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.
- Performs all other related duties upon request
Logistics Support
- Supports in the organization of workshops and seminars in accordance to the UNCDF workplan i.e. collecting documents from the printers, ensuring all necessary equipment and documents are delivered on time to the venue;
- Assists in both setting up and close of meetings, workshops, and other events (helping with raising pop up banners, etc.);
- Assists with performing registry-related duties, such as photocopying bulky documents in preparation for meetings;
- Provides logistical support to the Operations Assistant with organization and preparation of all workshops, meetings and events (e.g. sitting at the Registration desk and supporting the Operations needs of the event);
- Assists in arranging and setting up of office equipment, furniture and office supplies when needed;
- Ensures that all logistics support is provided within UNCDF/UNDP rules regulations, in a timely and helpful fashion to all team members.
- Performs all other related duties upon request
Competencies
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables
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Technical/Functional
Knowledge Management and Learning
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop)
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Promoting Organizational Change and Development:
Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Leadership and Self-Management
Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.
Experience:
2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of local driving codes and regulations; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of local languages a plus
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