Internal/External Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy Notice No.: IVN/EVN/SOM/BOS/18/01
Title of Post: Driver Level G2
Position No. 10011316 Date of Issue 18 February 2018
Location Boosaaso, Somalia Closing Date 01 March 2018
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT.
The Driver position in the Office normally falls under direct supervision of the Administrative Officer/Assistant. The incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the organization. He/She is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While basic function of a Driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, he/she may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.
The incumbent has regular contacts with staff within UNHCR office and with service providers outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT.
Accountability
– Assigned UNHCR vehicles are properly maintained and equipped as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation.
– Local traffic rules and regulations are strictly observed.
– Instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed by the Driver and the passengers during the journey.
Responsibility
– Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers and delivery and collection of mail, documents, UNHCR pouch and other items.
– Meet official personnel at the airport 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 worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
– Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
– Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
– Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
– Perform other related duties as required.
Authority
– Drive the vehicle only when his/her safety or security is not at risk.
– Ask the passenger about the destination of the journey and route.
– Decline to drive passengers not authorized to be in a UNHCR vehicle.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
– Completion of Primary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school.
– Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
– Driving license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
– Good knowledge of English and local language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
– Mechanical skills.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation, Personal History Form (attached) by e-mail stating the position title and vacancy notice number in the subject line to: sommohrs@unhcr.org by 01 March 2018.
The Personal History Form (PHF) is attached and also available at the following link:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test and/or oral interview. No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
NB: UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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