United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below
Job Title: Driver
Job ID: 20660 Location: Takum, Nigeria
Salary Grade: G2
Hardship Level: D
Family Location Type: Pending
Job Descriptions
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 require it.
Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation.
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.
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 vehicle.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level:
G2 - Completion of Primary Education; or High School Diploma or higher
Field(s) of Education:
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses:
*Driving Licences; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Functional Skills:
* DV-Driving Rules and Regulations (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills;
Eligible Applicants:
This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
Position Competencies
Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Managerial Competencies:
Not applicable
Cross-Functional Competencies:
Technological Awareness
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Language Requirements:
Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening.