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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the following post:
Background: Operational Context: The Driver’s position in the UNHCR Sub-Office Kadugli falls under direct supervision of the Admin Associate. 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. S/he will be required to travel time to time to Khartoum and to other parts of Kordofan where UNHCR’s undertaking activities/programs in response to support it’s Person of Concerns. The incumbent has regular contacts with staff within UNHCR office and with service providers outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information. Orgnizational Context:
The Driver in the UNHCR Office is normally supervised directly by the Senior Administrative Assistant. 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. 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, He may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities:
- 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.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
- 2 years of relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education relevant to the function.
- Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
- knowledge of English.
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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. |
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Only short listed candidates will be notified. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.
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