Driver (Ogoja & Calabar) at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Grade: G2
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possible renewal)
Duty Stations: Ogoja    Position number: 10030870/10030871/10030872/10028723/10030873/10030874

Duty Stations: Calabar  Position number: 10028721/10028722
Supervisor: Administrative Assistant
Proposed Starting: As soon as possible

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Driver position will be under direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant. 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/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. The incumbent has regular contacts with staff within UNHCR office and with service providers outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.
• Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the incumbent will have the following 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.
• 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.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Primary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school.
• Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Good knowledge of English and local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Mechanical skills.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please be informed that this is a two-step application method for quality assurance reasons.
Apply Online:
Interested candidates should apply by clicking HERE to create a profile before applying through the following link:

Driver – G2 – Ogoja – 10028723
Driver – G2 – Ogoja – 10030870
Driver – G2 – Ogoja – 10030871
Driver – G2 – Ogoja – 10030872
Driver – G2 – Ogoja – 10030873
Driver – G2 – Ogoja – 10030874 (best viewed on Google Chrome)

Driver – G2 – Calabar – 10028721
Driver – G2 – Calabar – 10028722 (best viewed on Google Chrome)

2. Email Your Application:
a. Kindly prepare an application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UNHCR Personal History Form (P11)
b. Submit the application, resume and Personal history form (P11) via email to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position (VERY IMPORTANT).

The UNHCR personal History form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc.
Kindly make sure you use the UNHCR personal History form.
Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a
competency based interview.
THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.