Driver (NPSA-2) in Tashkent region

Background

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Project Description

UNDP supports the Government of Uzbekistan in revisiting and increasing the ambition of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement in the light of the targets set by the government by 2025. 

An important step towards including climate change considerations across national policy areas was the adoption of the Strategy for the transition of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the “green” economy, 2019-2030. Climate change has been addressed, to some extent, in the Uzbekistan Agri-food Development Strategy 2020-2030.

The Government of Uzbekistan is currently implementing Uzbek Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation System (UAKIS) Strategy and Roadmap which aims to provide effective solutions to overcome challenges faced by farmers and agri-food businesses. A range of financial and technical assistance support is being mobilized to facilitate the process, focused primarily upon knowledge development and accelerating learning in the first stages of development. To complement this approach, more direct support for the development and promotion of innovation is needed.

The intention of the EU-funded UNDP UAKIS project is to establish a range of Agri-food Innovation Support and Brokering Services that will play a crucial role in galvanizing local knowledge and capacities and getting many worthwhile practical projects off the ground, accelerating the process by which ideas can be turned into innovations and used by farmers and agri-businesses to respond to the growing threats caused by climate change, boost rural livelihoods and promote sustainable resource use and protection. 

The strong focus on inclusion will be followed in developing innovative public-private collaboration models to support small producers. The project will support a systemic change, which will facilitate larger “green” investments in the agri-food sector, and which will ensure inclusive access to related support services and financing.

UNDP is looking for a dedicated person as a Driver who will provide transportation services within UAKIS Project. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Driver will: 

• Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, including international experts, and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• Meet official personnel at the airport and make errands for the project as required;
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, buttery, brakes, tires, etc.;
• Perform minor repairs and arranges for another repairs;
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. and report to PM on a monthly basis;
• Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean; log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing;
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Perform other duties related to the scope of work of the Driver as required.

In the beginning of each month (first week) the Driver will be asked for providing brief report about technical condition of the vehicle and planned expenses for the month to ensure timely and quality maintenance of the vehicle

Institutional Arrangement

The Driver as a part of the project staff will be responsible for providing transport services to the office staff in timely and secure manner.

Competencies

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 

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

Administration & Operations: 

• Vehicle management: Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education is required. A valid driving license is required (category B)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. 

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

Required skills:

Previous work for an international organization and companies would be considered an advantage

Required Language(s) (at working level):

Proficiency in Russian and Uzbek. Basic knowledge of English 

Travel: 

Official travel expected in pilot regions of Uzbekistan with performing the functions of Driver

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