Driver at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position Number: 2019/VA/040
Location: Makurdi-Benue State
Category: Driver / Support
Grade: GS - 2
Duration of Contract: One Year
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Context, Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Context:

• The Driver position will be under direct supervision of the Administrative/Programme 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 organization.
• 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.

Functional Statement
Accountability:

• 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.

Responsibility:      

• Drive the Project vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers and delivery and collection of mail, documents, UN 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 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.

Authority:

• Drive the vehicle only when his/her safety or security is not at risk.
• Ask the passenger about the destination of the journey and route.
• Decline to drive passengers not authorized to be in a UN vehicle. 

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.