UNDP Pacific in Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji
Background
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the R2R Project Coordinator (Labasa or Lautoka) or Project Manager (Suva) depending where each of the three Drivers are based.
This position will provide administrative and logistical support to R2R project staff through driving and efficient maintenance of assigned vehicles in compliance with relevant transport policies. The driver must have a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.
The R2R Project Coordinator (Labasa or Lautoka) or the Project Manager (Suva) and UNDP will assess his/her performances on an annual basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key function:
Timely and safe driving of project employees, consultants, project guests, project visitors, UNDP staff in the project official vehicles at the authorization of the project management;
Performing tasks related to the daily maintenance of the vehicle;
Ensuring that the vehicle has valid insurance and first aid kit;
Ensuring that all instructions regulating safe driving behavior and Rules of the Road are in hand and strictly followed;
Administration
Maintaining daily vehicle logs (mileage, fuel consumption, travel routs) and submitting logs to the Administrative Officer on a timely basis;
Ensuring that repair and maintenance services are done on project vehicles in time;
Driving the project’s vehicle for delivery and collection of mails, documents, pouches, equipment and other administrative tasks as required under the project;
Assist in the organization of and logistical preparation for field trips, visiting missions, etc.;
Assist in reviewing records related to in-country travels and field trips;
Support in administration of incoming and outgoing documents and correspondence;
Provide clerical support to project activities and performs basic clerical tasks and operate standard office equipment (photocopier, telephone, faxes etc) in order to support project staff
Competencies
Corporate: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
Professionalism: Excellent driving skills
Communication : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately; Shares information and keeping people informed. Ability to communicate openly with colleagues.
Teamwork : Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; solicits inputs valuing others’ ideas and expertise; willing to learn from others and supports colleagues.
Planning & Organizing : Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in efficient and timely manner.
Building Trust: Ability to work transparently, follows through agreed-upon actions, and can provide an environment to interact actively without fear of repercussion.
Accountability: Ability to take ownership for all responsibility and honors commitments; delivery of outputs responsible for with quality standards; provides support to colleagues and takes responsibility of delegated assignments
Functional Compentencies:
Communication;
Delivery;
Technical proficiency in vehicle maintenance;
Excellent knowledge of the Fiji National Road Rules;
Be proactive, energetic, committed;
Good interpersonal skills and team spirit;
Punctuality;
Ability to drive in difficult/extreme situations
Required Skills and Experience
Completion of secondary education. A pass in the Fiji School Leaving Certificate or equivalent and a valid Group 2 or above driver’s licence and defensive driving certificate; At least 5 year’s experience as professional driver with a clean record; Sound knowledge of the driving codes/roads in Fiji and basic understanding of Occupational Health & Safety. Demonstrated experience in administrative and logistical support; Basic knowledge of First Aid; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Fluency in English is required
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: 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.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
Background
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the R2R Project Coordinator (Labasa or Lautoka) or Project Manager (Suva) depending where each of the three Drivers are based.
This position will provide administrative and logistical support to R2R project staff through driving and efficient maintenance of assigned vehicles in compliance with relevant transport policies. The driver must have a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.
The R2R Project Coordinator (Labasa or Lautoka) or the Project Manager (Suva) and UNDP will assess his/her performances on an annual basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key function:
Timely and safe driving of project employees, consultants, project guests, project visitors, UNDP staff in the project official vehicles at the authorization of the project management;
Performing tasks related to the daily maintenance of the vehicle;
Ensuring that the vehicle has valid insurance and first aid kit;
Ensuring that all instructions regulating safe driving behavior and Rules of the Road are in hand and strictly followed;
Administration
Maintaining daily vehicle logs (mileage, fuel consumption, travel routs) and submitting logs to the Administrative Officer on a timely basis;
Ensuring that repair and maintenance services are done on project vehicles in time;
Driving the project’s vehicle for delivery and collection of mails, documents, pouches, equipment and other administrative tasks as required under the project;
Assist in the organization of and logistical preparation for field trips, visiting missions, etc.;
Assist in reviewing records related to in-country travels and field trips;
Support in administration of incoming and outgoing documents and correspondence;
Provide clerical support to project activities and performs basic clerical tasks and operate standard office equipment (photocopier, telephone, faxes etc) in order to support project staff
Competencies
Corporate: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
Professionalism: Excellent driving skills
Communication : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately; Shares information and keeping people informed. Ability to communicate openly with colleagues.
Teamwork : Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; solicits inputs valuing others’ ideas and expertise; willing to learn from others and supports colleagues.
Planning & Organizing : Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in efficient and timely manner.
Building Trust: Ability to work transparently, follows through agreed-upon actions, and can provide an environment to interact actively without fear of repercussion.
Accountability: Ability to take ownership for all responsibility and honors commitments; delivery of outputs responsible for with quality standards; provides support to colleagues and takes responsibility of delegated assignments
Functional Compentencies:
Communication;
Delivery;
Technical proficiency in vehicle maintenance;
Excellent knowledge of the Fiji National Road Rules;
Be proactive, energetic, committed;
Good interpersonal skills and team spirit;
Punctuality;
Ability to drive in difficult/extreme situations
Required Skills and Experience
Completion of secondary education. A pass in the Fiji School Leaving Certificate or equivalent and a valid Group 2 or above driver’s licence and defensive driving certificate; At least 5 year’s experience as professional driver with a clean record; Sound knowledge of the driving codes/roads in Fiji and basic understanding of Occupational Health & Safety. Demonstrated experience in administrative and logistical support; Basic knowledge of First Aid; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Fluency in English is required
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: 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.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
