Female Driver Jobs – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
Position No.: 10016442
Reports to: Senior Administrative Assistant
Vacancy Notice: 010/2016
Duty Station: 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. UNHCR’s mandate under
the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees;
seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee
rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of
statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961
Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The Driver will be responsible for the
maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and
specifications established by the organization. She will be 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, she may
be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles. The
incumbent will have regular contacts with staff within UNHCR office and with
service providers outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • 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.
  • Conduct the 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.
  • Carry out 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 any other related duties as required
    by the Senior Administrative Assistant.
Key Performance Indicators:
  • 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNHCR Driver career opportunity should have completed Primary Education or
    equivalent technical or commercial school.
  • At least two years of previous job experience
    relevant to the function.
  • Hold a valid driving licence, knowledge of
    driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
  • Good knowledge of English and local language.
  • Good mechanical skills.
How to Apply:
All
interested female 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 via
E-mail quoting the vacancy notice and position number to: UGAKAHR@unhcr.org.
Deadline: 27th April, 2016

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