Driver - New Delhi, India - UNESCO

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New Delhi, India

5 days ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

OVERVIEW

Post Number: 4INEDPA016GI

Grade:
G-2

Parent Sector:
Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station:
New Delhi

Job Family:
General Administrative Support

Type of contract:
Project Appointment

Duration of contract: 1 year

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 23-JAN-2023 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

UNESCO Core Values:
Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO's first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world.

The Institute is a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence.

Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the National Finance and Administrative Officer (AO) of the Institute, the incumbent will serve as "Driver" and will be responsible for the following duties:
Long Description

Responsibilities:

Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services. Drives vehicle safely for the Office Director, senior-level officials, and other authorized personnel and visitors. Meet and greet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa, and customs formalities. Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.

Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, and water levels, car washing, etc, and to keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition at all times.

Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of an accident.

Long Description

Ensure cost savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans, and maintaining documentation.

Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles.

Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registrations and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles.
Assist administrative staff in filing, photocopying, binding, etc.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/training Qualification

Secondary Education/Apprenticeship.

A certificate of training, in addition to qualified driving experience and knowledge of local driving regulations, may be accepted in lieu of a secondary education/apprenticeship degree.

A valid driving license is required.

Work Experience

At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record.

Skills and competencies

Good knowledge of diplomatic protocols, courtesies, and security issues. Ability to present a professional image at all times.

Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays. Proactive and polite behaviour.

Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations and demonstrate good road etiquette.

Good knowledge of local roads and conditions.

Good knowledge of maintenance of vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and repair of vehicles.

Ability to use GPS and basic computer skills to record information in IT systems

Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client Orientation, and Communication

Discretion and respect for confidentiality.

Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes.

Languages

Good knowledge of Hindi and English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience

The international driving experience.

Skills and competencies

Knowledge and ability to operate office equipment, including computer literacy.

Good knowledge of electric vehicles.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO's salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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