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Terms of Reference
Driver
Project Title: Decentralizatio
Position title: Driver
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Level: SC 2
Duration: 1 year, extendable
Duty Station: Amman, Jordan
Expected Start date: May 1, 2015
Organizational Unit: UNCDF – LDFP
Main Office: DLDSP – Local Development Directorate – Amman, Jordan
Entitlements/
PROGRAMME BACKGROUND:
The Decentralizatio
initiative funded by the European Union through a Financing Agreement signed with the
Government of Jordan in 2011 and designed to support Democratic Governance in the
Kingdom. The Programme is supported by one of three components covered by the
Financing Agreement, which focuses on the provision of support to the Government of Jordan
to undertake a comprehensive process of reform of its local administration and municipal
system and the formulation of a National Strategy for applying the reform.
The reform of the system of local administration has been called for by His majesty King
Abdullah II on numerous occasions and through a series of policy statements that he made
over the past few years. His Majesty’s calls for undertaking decentralizatio
focused on increasing the participation of citizens in decision making and in the oversight of
public institutions at the central and local level and with a particular focus on increasing
accountability and transparency in the allocation and utilization of public resources. The
demand for these reforms also stems from increased pressure on government to address
deepening inequities between regions and varying quality and coverage of basic social
services in non-urban and remote localities. Furthermore, stagnation in economic
development and the growing rates of unemployment and underemployment
population and particularly among youth has reached an unsustainable level which is seen as
increasing the Kingdom’s vulnerability and increasing sources of instability.
In addition, and increasingly more critical has been the impact of regional conflicts on Jordan
and particularly on its border localities that have born the brunt of the Syrian conflict and is
now bracing up to handle yet again unpredictable turbulence along its eastern and
northeastern borders with Iraq and eastern Syria.
Over the past few years, the government has initiated a number of efforts to address the
weaknesses of the local administration system and to try to respond to some of the increasing
demand for its reform. However, most efforts have been compartmentaliz
focusing on components of the system and not tackling it in a comprehensive manner. These
efforts have in many cases been counterproducti
fragmentation of the system and further degrading its ability to deliver.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
The overall objective of the Programme is to support the articulation and adoption of Jordan’s
Decentralizatio
Programme for its implementation.
capable of addressing the development needs of citizens and contributing effectively to a
broader process of national development. The intended Outcome of this Programme is to
trigger a sustainable and equitable process of local development spearheaded by empowered
local governments that are highly efficient at mobilizing/
from public, private and other sources and highly effective at allocating and investing such
resources in support of this intended Outcome.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The Driver will be a member of the UNCDF Programme Support Team (PST) and will
provide transportation services as well as other logistical support to the DLDSP Team
members and shall operate out of the Local Development Directorate (LDD) of the Ministry
of Interior (MOI). The Driver shall be accountable to the Programme Administrative Officer
(PAO).
FUNCTIONS / KEY RESULTS EXPECTED
Provide transportation services for members of the DLDSP (staff and short-term
consultants) in Amman and its surroundings and to a lesser extent in the field during field
missions to governorates and municipalities throughout the Kingdom sometime requiring
multiple day stays;
Perform messenger/
agencies and ministries as well as with development partner offices and projects in the
field;
Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and road worthy;
Check vehicle condition/
minor repairs (following official dealer instructions) and arrange for other related repairs
and fill the Log Book properly;
Ensure proper maintenance and servicing of the assigned vehicle on a regular basis and in
accordance with the official maintenance log provided by the dealer;
Maintain monthly log of Gas consumption and report to supervisor;
Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in
accident;
Maintain a vehicle use log to track the purpose and personnel served for each activity;
Perform all other related duties;
COMPETENCIES:
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity in keeping with the UN's values and ethical standards
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Technical skills:
Ability to provide transportation and logistical support services efficiently and safely;
Possessing basic understanding of automotive maintenance and operations principles;
Well developed road safety knowledge and skills;
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to handle complex transportation tasks serving a range of programme clients; Well developed time management and organizational skills;
Management and Leadership:
Focuses on providing effective services to project team and responds positively to
feedback
Supports teams effectively and contributes to the effective management of field
operations;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral communication skills
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
QUALIFICATION:
Education:
A High School Diploma as the minimum requirement, driving skill, and safety related
certification as well as references from previous employers.
Experience:
Some experience in managing and coordinating logistical tasks that require good time
management and activity planning;
Experience dealing with a range of clients with varying transport requirements;
A good level of mechanical knowledge for effective handling of technical emergencies;
Language Requirements:
Full fluency in Arabic both written and spoken is a requirement and basic knowledge of
spoken English to enable communication with international experts would be seen as a plus.
Driver
Project Title: Decentralizatio
Position title: Driver
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Level: SC 2
Duration: 1 year, extendable
Duty Station: Amman, Jordan
Expected Start date: May 1, 2015
Organizational Unit: UNCDF – LDFP
Main Office: DLDSP – Local Development Directorate – Amman, Jordan
Entitlements/
PROGRAMME BACKGROUND:
The Decentralizatio
initiative funded by the European Union through a Financing Agreement signed with the
Government of Jordan in 2011 and designed to support Democratic Governance in the
Kingdom. The Programme is supported by one of three components covered by the
Financing Agreement, which focuses on the provision of support to the Government of Jordan
to undertake a comprehensive process of reform of its local administration and municipal
system and the formulation of a National Strategy for applying the reform.
The reform of the system of local administration has been called for by His majesty King
Abdullah II on numerous occasions and through a series of policy statements that he made
over the past few years. His Majesty’s calls for undertaking decentralizatio
focused on increasing the participation of citizens in decision making and in the oversight of
public institutions at the central and local level and with a particular focus on increasing
accountability and transparency in the allocation and utilization of public resources. The
demand for these reforms also stems from increased pressure on government to address
deepening inequities between regions and varying quality and coverage of basic social
services in non-urban and remote localities. Furthermore, stagnation in economic
development and the growing rates of unemployment and underemployment
population and particularly among youth has reached an unsustainable level which is seen as
increasing the Kingdom’s vulnerability and increasing sources of instability.
In addition, and increasingly more critical has been the impact of regional conflicts on Jordan
and particularly on its border localities that have born the brunt of the Syrian conflict and is
now bracing up to handle yet again unpredictable turbulence along its eastern and
northeastern borders with Iraq and eastern Syria.
Over the past few years, the government has initiated a number of efforts to address the
weaknesses of the local administration system and to try to respond to some of the increasing
demand for its reform. However, most efforts have been compartmentaliz
focusing on components of the system and not tackling it in a comprehensive manner. These
efforts have in many cases been counterproducti
fragmentation of the system and further degrading its ability to deliver.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
The overall objective of the Programme is to support the articulation and adoption of Jordan’s
Decentralizatio
Programme for its implementation.
capable of addressing the development needs of citizens and contributing effectively to a
broader process of national development. The intended Outcome of this Programme is to
trigger a sustainable and equitable process of local development spearheaded by empowered
local governments that are highly efficient at mobilizing/
from public, private and other sources and highly effective at allocating and investing such
resources in support of this intended Outcome.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The Driver will be a member of the UNCDF Programme Support Team (PST) and will
provide transportation services as well as other logistical support to the DLDSP Team
members and shall operate out of the Local Development Directorate (LDD) of the Ministry
of Interior (MOI). The Driver shall be accountable to the Programme Administrative Officer
(PAO).
FUNCTIONS / KEY RESULTS EXPECTED
Provide transportation services for members of the DLDSP (staff and short-term
consultants) in Amman and its surroundings and to a lesser extent in the field during field
missions to governorates and municipalities throughout the Kingdom sometime requiring
multiple day stays;
Perform messenger/
agencies and ministries as well as with development partner offices and projects in the
field;
Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and road worthy;
Check vehicle condition/
minor repairs (following official dealer instructions) and arrange for other related repairs
and fill the Log Book properly;
Ensure proper maintenance and servicing of the assigned vehicle on a regular basis and in
accordance with the official maintenance log provided by the dealer;
Maintain monthly log of Gas consumption and report to supervisor;
Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in
accident;
Maintain a vehicle use log to track the purpose and personnel served for each activity;
Perform all other related duties;
COMPETENCIES:
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity in keeping with the UN's values and ethical standards
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Technical skills:
Ability to provide transportation and logistical support services efficiently and safely;
Possessing basic understanding of automotive maintenance and operations principles;
Well developed road safety knowledge and skills;
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to handle complex transportation tasks serving a range of programme clients; Well developed time management and organizational skills;
Management and Leadership:
Focuses on providing effective services to project team and responds positively to
feedback
Supports teams effectively and contributes to the effective management of field
operations;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral communication skills
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
QUALIFICATION:
Education:
A High School Diploma as the minimum requirement, driving skill, and safety related
certification as well as references from previous employers.
Experience:
Some experience in managing and coordinating logistical tasks that require good time
management and activity planning;
Experience dealing with a range of clients with varying transport requirements;
A good level of mechanical knowledge for effective handling of technical emergencies;
Language Requirements:
Full fluency in Arabic both written and spoken is a requirement and basic knowledge of
spoken English to enable communication with international experts would be seen as a plus.