Job Description
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<The crisis that affected the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon has damaged public infrastructures, broken social cohesion and slowed down economic development. With the aim to resolve the crisis, the President of the Republic called for a Major National Dialogue, that brought together more than 600 participants from all 10 regions of the country. Three quarters of participants to the Dialogue came from the NWSW regions. The Head of State instructed the Prime Minister, Head of Government to preside over the Major National Dialogue. Among other recommendations, the Major National Dialogue recommended the reconstruction of North-West and South-West regions.
The Government of Cameroon and UNDP collaborated in the formulation of the Presidential Plan for Reconstruction and Development (PPRD) of the North-West and South-West regions. The PPRD is a component of the National Development Plan 2020-2030 (post Growth and Employment Strategy Paper 2010-2020), aiming at reducing the effects of the socio-political and security crisis for the affected communities in the NW/SW regions. The PPRD feeds into the government efforts to resolve the current crisis.
In line with the above, a Programme Document (PRODOC) was signed between the Government of Cameroon and UNDP on 5th May 2020, designating the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as implementing partner and fund manager of the PPRD who deploys his activities in accordance with the strategic orientations of the Steering Committee.>
<Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator PPRD SW, the driver will contribute to:
Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Proper use of vehicle
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Availability of documents/ supplies
Driving office vehicles for the transport of UNDP, other high-ranking officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items,
Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required. >
for official purposes in priority and non-official purposes, upon written approval,
provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Through timely reporting on minor repairs and arrangements for major repairs,
Timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle,
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents,
Ensure efficient mail delivery and follow up with partner administrations.
Assist in updating the fuel log, by providing all fuel receipts per demand issued,
Assist un updating the vehicle fleet and report on the state of UNDP vehicles,
Help in the replenishment of fuel for the Generator,
Assist in the preparatory of mission logistics.
<High school certificate >
<Minimum of 2 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance.
Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems.
Previous working experience in similar position or area of expertise
Experience working with an international NGO, an International Organization and/or the United Nations is an advantage.
Previous experience in UN will be an asset.
Knowledge of use of vehicles in the field (safety, regular communication with the base and use of VHF, HF radios, etc.) will be an asset;
Knowledge of the rules of good driving and an aptitude for minor repairs will be assets.
Previous experience driving official vehicles and transporting official visitors is an asset.
Proven knowledge of road safety procedures and defensive driving will be considered an asset.
Being a female candidate is an asset
Good knowledge of the Southwest and Northwest Region is an asset >
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