United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Vacancy title:
Driver (Only Female Applicants)
Deadline of this Job:
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details: 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.
Job application procedure
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.
