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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.

Context

UNDP is committed to supporting the Government to reduce poverty levels and achieve its development goals. UNDP contributes to Uganda’s development through two key programmatic goals, accountable democratic governance and poverty reduction. The two key programmatic areas are rooted in the broad thematic areas of;

• Inclusive and effective Governance
• Sustainable, Inclusive Economic Development
• Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Resilient Development

Under these areas, UNDP supports a number of projects and initiatives in all the regions of Uganda, including Eastern where the location of this assignment is situated.

The impact of human and environmental stressors coupled with climate change is increasing the degradation of wetlands and their associated catchments in Uganda. This is negatively affecting the livelihoods of approximately 4 million people living in and around wetland areas. In fact, over 80% of the people living adjacent to wetland areas in Uganda directly use wetland resources for their household food security needs. This project seeks to support the Government of Uganda to restore wetlands and associated catchments by promoting catchment based integrated, equitable and sustainable management of water and related resources. The project is funded by Austrian Development Cooperation and UNDP, and delivery of results is led by the Ministry of Water and Environment.

Task description

1. Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office  vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

2. Ensure 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. Ensure 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. Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.

5. Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

6. Other tasks as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

5 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Secondary education

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Skills and experience

• Valid driving permit with classes B, CM and DL.
• Not less than 5 years of driving experience in a busy organization;
• Experience with city driving and long distance up-country driving;
• Excellent interpersonal, skills and demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Desirable: proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain;
• Sound security awareness;

Area(s) of expertise

Transport, Development programmes

Driving license

Valid driving permit with classes B, CM and DL Required