UNDP Driver Job Opportunity in Buea, Cameroon

Job Opportunity in Buea UNDP Driver, Cameroon

• Job Identification : 34651
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Locations : Buea, Cameroon.
• Agency : UNDP
• Grade : NB1
• Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement.
• Practice Area : Management
• Bureau : Regional Bureau for Africa.
• Contract Duration : 7 months.
• Education & Work Experience : High School certificate – 2 year(s) experience.
• Other Criteria : with a valid driver’s license.
• Required Languages : Fluency in French and working knowledge of English OR Fluency in English and working knowledge of French.
• Vacancy Timeline : 1 Week.
• Apply Before : 06/11/2026, 04:59 AM.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.
• Provision of administrative support in liaison services.

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle

• Through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs,
• for official purposes in priority and non-official purposes, upon written approval,
• provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Assist the administration in office routine tasks

• Assist in updating the fuel log, by providing all fuel receipts per demand issued,
• Assist in the preparatory of mission logistics.
• Assist un updating the vehicle fleet and report on the state of UNDP vehicles,
• Help in the replenishment of fuel for the Generator,

Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

• Through timely reporting on minor repairs and arrangements for major repairs,
• Timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by

• 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.

Including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country,

• 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. 

Core 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.

Experience:

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

• 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.
• 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.
• General (across the functions) :  Driving vehicle & administration: Ability to perform vehicle driving functions. Ability to apply knowledge of various administrative rules and regulations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenge.