UNHCR Transport Careers – Driver at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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Job Title: Driver
Organisation: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10020888
Reports to: Administrative Assistant
Vacancy Notice: 003/2014
Duty Station: UNHCR Field Unit Kisoro, Uganda
Post Grade: GL2
About UNHCR:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The
agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect
refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to
safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone
can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State,
with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in
a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the
Incumbent will undertake the following duties;
  • 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.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • The Driver should have evidence of
    completing Primary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school.
  • He/ she should also possess at least two
    years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
  • Possess a valid driving permit 
  • The applicant must also exhibit good
    working knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor
    vehicle repair.
  • Good knowledge of English and local
    language.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills
  • Good mechanical skills are also a
    requirement
How to Apply: 
All Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their
applications, under confidential cover, quoting the Post No addressed to:
The Senior Administrative/ Finance Officer,
UNHCR Representation in Uganda,
P.O. Box, 3813, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 22nd January 2014

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