Background

Today Ukraine is facing its most serious challenges since achieving independence in 1991. The ongoing war has already resulted in significant loss of life, unprecedented displacement, internally and towards neighboring countries, and devastating destruction of infrastructure. The UN Ukraine Flash Appeal shows that at least 15.7 million people are in immediate need of emergency assistance and protection. Early projections indicate that if the war should continue in the medium to long term, up to 90% of the Ukrainian population could face poverty and extreme economic vulnerability, and the country’s socio-economic progress could be set-back by almost 20 years. 

In addition, the country faces losses of many people’s lives and devastative destruction of infrastructures and economic bases. Currently, more than 50% of the energy infrastructure damaged, causing the massive disruption of energy supply nationwide with millions of people experiencing power outages and challenges in heating. Extensive scale of destruction of infrastructure, rehabilitating or constructing infrastructures and installing equipment with necessary supply of the materials is urgently required to restore or maintain life-line and key basic services, followed by removal or mines and explosives as well as debris.

The widespread presence of landmines, cluster munitions, and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Ukraine pose a considerable and mounting threat. To address the emergency needs in the country, and meet long-term goals for Ukraine, UNDP is scaling-up Mine Action interventions through its a multi-donor funded Mine Action project which enhances the national capacity of Mine Action authorities and emergency service responders, establishes normative frameworks and links Mine Action with sustainable development outcomes.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager and direct supervision of the Operational Support Specialist provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work and supports the project with administrative issues as needed. The Driver/Clerk demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

UNDP Ukraine invites applications from highly qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of the Driver/Clerk. 

The incumbent will accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment with all implementations and promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to any kind of discriminatory and abusive behaviour, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.

Duties and Responsibilities

g and Transportation Responsibilities

Timely and safe driving of Project employees, consultants, guests, visitors, UNDP staff with authorization from Project management and UNDSS. Driving the UNDP vehicle for delivery and collection of mails, documents, pouches, equipment, and other administrative tasks upon request of direct supervisor. Ensuring that all instructions regulating safe driving behavior and Rules of the Road are in hand and strictly followed.

e Maintenance and Safety

Performing tasks related to the daily maintenance of the vehicle. Ensuring that the assigned vehicle is clean and roadworthy. Maintaining daily vehicle logs (mileage, fuel consumption, travel routes, signatures of passengers) and submitting logs to direct supervisor on a timely basis. Ensuring that repair and maintenance services are performed on a timely basis and with authorization from the direct supervisor. Ensuring that the vehicle has valid insurance and a first aid kit. Ensuring that the vehicle has PPE in sufficient quantity for all passengers and driver, trauma bag, and satellite phone if required for planned trips. Assist in vehicle history records preparation, collecting all vehicle-related documentation (scan copies of invoices, receipts, acts, insurance certificates, .

ical and Field Support

Assist in the organization of logistical preparation of field trips, visiting missions, etc. Assist in reviewing records related to in-country missions and field trips. Assist in the preparation of Field Trip Reports to grant security clearance from the Security Unit. Loading/unloading of light cargos delivered by the vehicle.

and Administrative Support

Assist in general maintenance of the office premises assigned to the Project. Provide clerical support for operational and project activities. Assist in general maintenance of the office premises (repeated for emphasis). Performing other duties as required. Demonstrate respect for gender equality in professional interactions, identify and address sexism and gender discrimination

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. 

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 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. Partnership Management  Relationship Management

Ability to engage with a wide range of public and

private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

Administration & Operations

Documents and records

management

Overall document (hard or electronic) management.

registry and retention policy including storing and archiving

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements Secondary Education is required. Or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Social Sciences or related field, will be considered as an advantage but not a requirement Valid Ukrainian driving license categories B and C/C1 (valid for driving both soft skin and armoured vehicles up to 5,500 kg) is required. Min. years of relevant work experience  Minimum 4 years (with secondary education) or 1 year (with bachelor’s degree) of professional driving experience is required.  Required skills  Proven track record of sound knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. Proven track record of knowledge of protocol and customs issues. Safe driving record. Proven experience to drive in difficult /extreme situations. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section Experience of driving of armoured vehicles will be considered as a strong advantage. Previous experience of clerical office support will be considered as an advantage.  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel) will be considered as an advantage

Experience of working with international organizations/projects will be considered an advantage.

Required Language(s)  Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.

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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