Driver Job in Kenya - UN

Driver

Organizational
Setting and Work Relationships

The Driver in the UNHCR Office is
normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant
or another staff member when the scale of the Operation so require it. Besides
driving, 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. S/he is 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, s/he may be called upon to
perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.

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

Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport
of authorized passengers, deliver, and collect documents and other items.

Meet official personnel at airports or
other locations 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 or waterway worthy and maintained up
to the established security standards.

Perform minor repairs, arrange for
other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.

Ensure that the steps required by
rules and regulations, or other local procedures, are taken in case of
involvement in an accident.

Log official trips, daily mileage, gas
consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

Ensure that instructions and security
guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly
followed.

Ensures valid documentation for
passengers, items or cargo in vehicle.

Perform other related duties as
required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G2D – 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 Licences;

(Certificates and Licenses marked with
an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Driving licence, knowledge of driving
rules and regulations.

Desirable

Not specified.

Functional Skills 

DV-Driving Rules and Regulations

DV – Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills;

(Functional Skills marked with an
asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements 

For International Professional and
Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty
station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge
of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local
language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of
English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

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