Driver at UNHCR

Joy January 20, 2024

Driver at UNHCR

Location: Kigoma, Tanzania

Organization: UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency

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. The incumbent is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organization. Besides driving, the Driver may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.

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.
Ensure that the assigned UNHCR vehicles are road or waterway worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs.
Ensure instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor are strictly followed.
Ensure valid documentation for passengers, items, or cargo in the vehicle.
Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

G2D – 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher.
Driving Licences.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Working experience of more than 5 years with UN Agencies.
Working experience of more than 5 years with Implementing partners in Refugee operations.
Class C Driving license.
NIT Driving certificate.
Written test will be eliminatory.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

Competencies:

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness.

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