Office / Unit / Project Description :
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) re-opened its office in Doha, the State of Qatar since August 2021. This was initiated pursuant to the agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and UNDP concerning the establishment of a UNDP office in Doha in Qatar signed on 15 March, 2021.
As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. UNDP partners with countries to develop policies, leadership skills, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It advocates for transformative change, and we connect countries to the resources they need to help people build a better life.
UNDP in Qatar serves as an interlocutor between the State of Qatar represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Fund for Development as global development partners, and key national strategic partners in Qatar. It offers seamless access to substantive technical policy advisory services and connectivity to Qatar with UNDP’s Global Policy Network architecture.
Currently, major objectives of UNDP’s office in Qatar include (1) Enhancing the impact of Qatar funded development programme and strengthen the strategic and multifaceted partnerships between Qatar and UNDP on the future of development, facilitate co-creation of new frontiers of innovative and transformative development solutions, (2) Offering strategic demand driven technical services, building long term capacity, organize policy dialogues and advocacy events in multilateral platforms while (3) forging multistakeholder partnerships with key entities including Qatar Fund for Development.
Scope of Work :
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Analyst and overall guidance of the Head of Office, the Senior Driver and Protocol Assistant provides reliable and safe driving services to the UNDP Qatar Office, including supporting the Head of Office and visiting delegations. The incumbent is also responsible for protocol and administrative support services (Mandoob services), including visa processing, customs clearance, and liaising with government offices to fulfill operational requirements ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Senior Driver and Protocol Assistant also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver may also be required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission.
a) Provide reliable and safe driving services using office vehicle predominantly to the Head of office and other UN officials and visitors and ensuring protocol services as required.
b) Ensure cost-saving through proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle.
c) Ensure availability in the assigned vehicle of all the required documents, supplies and necessary spare parts.
d) Take all immediate actions required by rules, regulations, and laws in case of involvement in accidents.
e) Perform other duties within incumbent’s functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and Organization
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement :
The direct supervisor is Administrative Assistant.
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 : Appreciates / respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area Name Definition Administration & Operations Vehicle management
Administration & Operations Registry & correspondence management
Business Management Communication
Ethics UN Policy Ethics
Business Development Knowledge Generation
Business Management Customer Satisfaction / Client Management
Qualifications :
Min. Education requirements :
Secondary Education with a valid driver’s license in Qatar is required.
Min. years of relevant work experience :
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
Required skills :
Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance is required.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section :
Required Language(s) :
Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Professional Certificate : N / A
Driver • Doha, Qatar