Driver

OFFICE/UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Background

The province of Lanao Del Sur hosts one the major power plants in Mindanao, the Angus-Pulangi Hydro Power Complex. Despite this, LDS remains energy-poor with power voltage dropping from 220V to 100V. This power situation has weakened the capability of public facilities like hospitals to provide quality services especially during their regular operations and more so during climate disasters and conflict-induced calamities.

In 2023, the UNDP and Department of Energy (DOE) completed the installation a 23kwp roof-top at the Tamparan Provincial Hospital as proof of the viability of Renewable Energy (RE) technologies to provide energy security and encourage local government units and agencies to integrate RE policies and projects into their executive and fiscal agenda. The facility, which served critical areas and equipment, has demonstrated the viability of RE systems in energy stability. The current system but requires expansion. In 2023, the LDS expressed the need to expand the initiative to similar health facilities as the energy situation has remained unchanged.

In 2024, the Japan Government approved a 1 year project for the expansion of renewable energy facilities at the Tamparan provincial hospital and at three (3) additional public health facilities units to ensure access to reliable, affordable energy supply in the province’s health service facilities.

 Goals, Objectives and Outputs

This initiative will contribute directly to the pillars of clean energy, sustainable climate change mitigation practices, and a just transition toward net-zero pathways. The project aims to support the accomplishment of inter-connected goals among Primary Partner Organizations (PPO):

1. accelerate the adoption of clean energy, energy efficiency, and just energy transition in the province of Lanao del Sur (LDS) in support of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the Philippines and the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) 2020-2040.
2. contribute to the peace and development efforts in the region following the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) 12-point Priority Agenda.

PPO shall refer to the Provincial government of Lanao del Sur, the management of the Health Facility where RE systems will be installed and the municipal government units where the HF operates.

Outputs

There are three major outputs:

1. Strengthened capacities of partners in Local Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policies and Plans (LREPs) towards the integration of energy policies, investments and projects into local budget and legislative agenda.
2. Completed technical and investment proposals to attract investors that will support the efforts of the PPO
3. Installed and commissioned appropriate solar PV systems at three (3) new health facilities and expanded the capacity of the existing solar PV system at the Tamparan Provincial Hospital.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Primary
   1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by (a) driving office vehicles for the transport of staff, other officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and (b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including facilitating immigration and customs formalities, as required.
   2. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to prepare the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
   3. Responsible for the proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs. Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
   4. Prior to travel determine/study/gather information on road conditions going to the destination and inform the Project Manager to seek advice on or recommend actions to be taken as regards the trip.
   5. Keep the Project Manager informed of any irregularities in the use of the project vehicles and suggest the necessary mitigation measures.
   6. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
   7. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.; and
   8. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of emergency or involvement in accidents.
2. Secondary
   1. In coordination with the Administrative Assistant, ensure renewal of vehicle registration, lease, utilities and payments of any fees in connection thereof.
   2. Extend support administrative services, e.g buy supplies, buy and serve food, during official functions like meetings and workshops.
   3. Assist in the reproduction of office documents, training materials and other project documents.
   4. Assist in logistic work processes as necessary and flexibility in working hours over the weekend.
   5. Help ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of office premises and proper sanitation and waste segregation and disposal
   6. Adhere to comply with the UNDP rules and regulations
   7. 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 Driver will work under the immediate supervision of and directly report to the Project Manager. S/he will work closely with the PMU and UNDP Country Office teams.

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

• 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 fulfill and understand the real customer 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.
• Operations Management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

Ethics

• UN Policy Knowledge ethics: Knowledge and understanding of UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity

Administration & Operations

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

Business Development

• Knowledge Generation: Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL NPSA

Minimum academic requirements

• Completion of secondary education with a valid driver’s license is required.

Min. years of relevant work experience 

• A minimum of 2 years work experience as driver with a safe driving record is required.

Required skills

• Minimum driving experience of three (3) years in and around Mindanao and preferably in nearby provinces of Lanao Norte and Cotabato and cities of Cagayan De Oro and Iligan and Cotabato.

Desired additional skills and competencies

• At least 1 year of experience as driver with UN or international organization or government agencies.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English, Meranaw, and Filipino is required.

Professional Certificates

• Professional Driver's License (Code 3)

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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