Driver(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-UNHCR)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Driver
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10020840
Vacancy Notice: 001/2014
Job Location: UNHCR Field Unit Kyangwali Uganda, Uganda
Deadline: 22nd January 2014
Post Grade: GL2
Reports to: Senior Administrative Assistant
About UNHCR:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

Key Duties & 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.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•  The Driver should have completed Primary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school.
•  At least two years’ experience relevant to the function.
•   Valid driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
•  Good knowledge of English and local language.
•   Excellent communication skills
•   Mechanical skills

How to Apply:
All Interested 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,
P.O. Box, 3813, Kampala, Uganda