Driver at UNDP in Baku, Azerbaijan

UNDP, United Nations Development Programme, is an international organization, which is working to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development, and build resilience in countries around the world. UNDP founded in 1965, operates in over 170 countries, collaborating with governments, civil society, and the private sector to address challenges such as inequality, climate change, and conflict. This global organization provides technical expertise, policy advice, and financial support to help nations achieve the Sustainable Development Goals “SDGs” and improve the well-being of their populations. UNDP’s initiatives span a wide range of areas, including governance, health, education, and environmental sustainability.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNDP:

• Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
• Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers.
• Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.

Job Details:
Job Title: Project Driver
Unit: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Job Place: Baku, Azerbaijan
Deadline: 25 March 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

Work Experiences:

• Minimum 2  (two) years of professional driving experience in public/private sectors and/or international organizations.
• Safe driving record
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Familiarity with Armored Vehicle driving
• Experience in logistics would be an asset
• Prior experience in minor vehicle repair would be an asset
• Experience with International organizations as well as UN agencies would be an asset

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Azerbaijani.

Career Key Responsibilities:

• Provides reliable and safe driving of the assigned programme vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel   of Mine Action programme staff at UNDP, and expertson a mission when required;follow strictly all rules and regulations in relation to the use and management of UNDP vehiclesas provided by the Operations Unit;
• Advice and fully bear the responsibility on the most optimal road itinerary to/from the travel destination; be prepared to travel throughout the programme area when required in extended periods away from the duty station and work outside normal hours when required;
• Ensure that the assigned vehicleis parked in the authorized safe parking places;
• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle including checks of the car engine, battery, oil, brakes,spark plugs, water and electrolyte levels, petrol consumption, tire pressures and general road worthiness, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil/filters, car washing, etc.;
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehiclethrough accurate maintenance of daily vehiclelogs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehiclemaintenance plans and reports;
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, dailymileage, fuel consumptions, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;ensures that steps requiredby rules and regulations are taken in case of an accident;
• Collects and delivers mail, documents or other items; and performs any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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