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Job Description 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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