Driver - NPSA 3 (Short Term / 4 Months) Badia Projects

Background

UNDP Jordan's 2023-2027 country programme seeks to support national efforts in enhancing people’s resilience in Jordan through robust interventions that increase people's equal access to sustainable resources, enhance green growth opportunities, and advance democratic governance, implementing a portfolio approach cutting across three outcomes focused on systematic transformation in three priority areas: (a) prosperous and productive people; (b) green and safe future pathways for climate action; and (c) holistic and transformative systems/policies and capacities across all sectors. 

In 2019, UNDP with funding from the Ministry of Environment/Badia Restoration Program and in collaboration with the Jordan Cooperative Corporation commenced the The “Improving livelihoods of Sheep owners in the Jordan Badia through Enhancing Sheep Wool Saleability and Profitability” project aiming at promoting Sustainable Livelihoods in Jordan Badia through enhancing production and quality of sheep wool. The strategy to achieve the goal has four interlinked components; Establishment of Shearing Service; Establishment of Collection Centers (Hubs) Facilities; Enhancing domestic Use of the Sheared Wool and Provision of necessary Training and Awareness. 

A major component of this project is the establishment of the wool collection hub in Al Qutrana, which will centralize the processing and distribution of the sheared sheep wool collected from all three Badia regions (Northern, Middle and Southern). The role of driver is crucial for ensuring efficient and effective transportation and logistics management of wool from collection points in the Badia regions to the hub.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Driver will assume the responsibility of logistical aspects of the wool collection, ensuring efficient and effective transportation of sheared wool from multiple locations in the Badia regions to the central hub in Al Qutrana. This role is critical for maintaining the integrity and timely processing of the wool, which is essential for the success of the project. The driver shall ensure the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues, navigating rural and potentially challenging terrains to reach remote areas. 

Functions/ Key results expected: 

              I.  Proper book-keeping for driving related logs and transportation: 

• Assists in compiling paperwork related to government relations transactions 
• Scanning and e-filing of documents related to vehicles transactions (Eg: insurance, car registrations, letters, etc…) 
• Ensures availability of all required vehicle documents including insurance, logs, office directory, maps, first aid kit, necessary spare parts, etc 

              II.  Proper maintenance of driving and vehicle related issues: 

• 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. 
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents 
• Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by driving UNDP truck from/to the wool collection hub. 
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle though accurate upkeep of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs from vehicle maintenance plans and reports. 

III.  Setup mechanisms for wool delivery: 

• Develops and implements a fair and transparent mechanism for collecting wool, which may involve scheduling pickups, confirming quantities, and ensuring equitable service to all participating owners. 
• Ensures efficient and safe transport of wool, adhere to schedules, and minimal downtime of transportation resources. 

IV.  Any other activity required by the supervisor 

• Be prepared to respond to and manage unforeseen situations or delays while on the road, ensuring minimal impact on the project's operations. 

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor, given the nature of the project. 

  
  

  Institutional Arrangement

  
  

     The driver will perform his/her tasks under the supervision of the Projects Coordination Specialist at the Green Pathways and Inclusive Growth Portfolio at UNDP Jordan Country Office, He/she will be based at the Wool Collection Hub at Al Qutrana and will be working closely with concerned teams of UNDP JO and partners.

  
  

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 

Administration & Operations 

Documents and records management 

Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving. 

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. 

- Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate Channels. 

Business 

Management 

Customer 

Satisfaction/Client 

Management 

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. 
• Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. 
• Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns. 

Administration & Operations 

Vehicle 

management 

Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management 

Ethics 

UN policy knowledge - ethics 

Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity 

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements 

A completion of a secondary education is required with working experience as a driver in the Badia Region, safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. 

Min. years of relevant work experience 

A minimum of 3 years (with secondary school degree) or 0 year (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience as a driver in the Badia Region, safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair is required. 

Required   skills 

• Safe driving record. 
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. 

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section 

• Knowledge of the off roads of Badia Areas. 
• Experience with wool shearing, sorting and transporting. 

Required Language(s) 

Fluency in spoken and written Arabic 

Professional Certificates 

Safe Driving Record is an asset  

          Valid Driver’s license (Grade 5 or 6) 

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

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. 

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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