UNHCR Driver - Mbarara Jobs in Uganda

UNHCR Driver - Mbarara Jobs in Uganda

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 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.

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 vehicle.

Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Certificates and/or Licenses

*Driving Licences;

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

Functional Skills

* DV-Driving Rules and Regulations

DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills;

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Driver - Mbarara Jobs in Uganda

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