Senior Driver job at UNHCR
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Vacancy title:
Senior Driver

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

UNHCR

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 25 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Driver mainly drives for the Head of Office and other high ranking officials. The incumbent is normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant or other staff member when the scale of the Operation so requires it. Besides driving, s/he is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation. S/he is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While basic function of a Senior Driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, s/he may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles and may perform clerical, maintenance and other support services that deem necessary for office administration. S/he may as well provide interpretation services.

The Senior Driver has regular contacts with staff within the UNHCR Office and with others (including Partners, government authorities, etc.) outside UNHCR involving limited exchange of information.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
1. Drive UNHCR vehicle mainly for the Head of Office and other high ranking officials.
2. Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver and collect documents, and other items.
3. Meet official personnel at airports or other locations and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
4. 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 or waterway worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
5. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
6. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations, or other local requirements, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
7. Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. and prepare reports on usage as required.
8. Ensures valid documentation for passengers, items or cargo in vehicle.
9. In the absence of an interpreter, assist with basic interpretation services.
10. Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
11. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G3D – 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
*Driving License;
Auto Mechanics Certificate;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Driving license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Desirable
Not specified.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
High School

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, June 25 2024
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Posted: 12-06-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-06-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 12-06-2077
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