Driver [NPSA-3]

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Background

With a total gross domestic product (GDP) of over USD 430 billion, Bangladesh is the second-largest economy in South Asia. Between 2000 and 2019, Bangladesh’s economy registered high GDP growth, averaging around 6% per annum. During this period, there were several notable improvements across different socioeconomic indicators, putting the country on track for a formal graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026. Bangladesh’s score on the human development index (HDI) increased from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.68, placing it among countries categorized as medium human development. The national poverty rate fell from over 48% in 2000 to less than 19% in 2022. 

Despite the progress, Bangladesh faces several development challenges, and with the current trend, the country is unlikely to meet several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Even before the political crisis in 2024, Bangladesh was grappling with double-digit inflation. According to the latest estimate, GDP is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2025, much slower than the GDP growth in the past. Without an uptick in private investment, the economy cannot diversify, a necessary condition for creating decent jobs. With low social spending and weak capacities, the government is constrained from providing quality services to the people. Bangladesh is also one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and is prone to natural hazards, including climate-induced disasters.   

As the UN’s development agency, UNDP has been in Bangladesh since 1972, promoting democratic governance, climate adaptation, environmental protection and inclusive growth and, helping the country to achieve equitable and sustainable development. UNDP has been a close partner of Bangladesh in co-designing policy solutions, building national capacities, and promoting innovations to help meet its developmental aspirations.   

The Operations Team in UNDP Bangladesh supports the achievement of UNDP strategic objectives to create a world where people and planet thrive together. It enables the Country Office to operate at scale, managing programmes that reach over 50 million people across the country, addressing urgent national challenges and contributing to global development priorities. Operations staff provide guidance and support in implementing operational strategies, ensuring smooth coordination, resource management, and service delivery not only within UNDP but also to partner agencies as required. Led by the Operations Advisor, the Operations Team manages and strengthens core operational functions, including administrative support, procurement, finance, human resources, ICT, and security. The team ensures that operational processes are effective, compliant, and responsive, enabling programme teams across Bangladesh to deliver results efficiently and sustain impact at a national level.

Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Administrative Analyst (Head of General Admin and Logistics), the Driver provides reliable and efficient transportation  services ensuring high quality, safety, and accuracy of work. 

The role ensures full compliance with UN safety standards, contributes to cost-effective vehicle management, and supports administrative and messenger functions. The Driver is expected to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and a strong client-service orientation when interacting with staff, partners, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide  driving services to Country Office and UN other Agency: 

Ensure Proper use of vehicle:

Provide efficient messenger services focusing on achievement of the following results: 

Operational Support and Flexibility

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement 

Under Direct supervision of Head of Administration & Logistics and under overall guidance of Operations Advisor, the Driver provides efficient transport support to UNDP CO, Project and other UN agencies.

Competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required Skills:

Desired Skills:

Required Language:

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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