UNHCR

Position: Driver

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Adigrat, Abiy Adi, Maichew, Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 days ago

Application Deadline: Feb, 20/2022 (6 days left)

Eligible Applicants

• This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable and external applicants.

Duties and Qualifications

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Driver in the UNHCR Office is normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant or another staff member when the scale of the Operation so requires it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organization. S/he is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While the basic function of a driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, s/he may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.

The Driver has regular contacts with staff within the UNHCR Office and with others (including Partners, government authorities, etc.) outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional, and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver, and collect documents and other items.
• Meet official personnel at airports or other locations and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and ensure that the assigned UNHCR vehicles are road or waterway worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
• Perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations, or other local procedures, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Ensure that instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed.
• Ensures valid documentation for passengers, items or cargo in the vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• For G2D - 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher

Certificates and/or Licenses

• *Driving Licenses;

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

• Driving license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

Desirable

• Not specified.

Functional Skills

• DV-Driving Rules and Regulations
• DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills;
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation
• Cross-Functional Competencies:
• Technological Awareness
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing

Language Requirements

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seek guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

Position Competencies

• Competencies as defined in Job Profile

How to Apply

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Additional Information

Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training, or any other fees).

An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be conducted which will be followed by competency-based interviews.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.