Overview
Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver and collect documents, and perform day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles.
Tasks Summary
- 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 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.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
- Experience in driving a variety of vehicles, including manual and automatic transmission.
- Familiarity with local traffic laws and routes, including ability to navigate in both urban and rural areas.
- Experience in transporting personnel, goods, or documents in a professional environment.
- Minimum of one year of driving experience; experience with the UN, International NGOs, transportation, and/or logistics is considered a strong asset.
- Previous driving experience with armored vehicles is considered a strong asset.
Qualification Requirements
- Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher.
- Driving Licenses.
- DV-Driving Rules and Regulations.
- DV-Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills.
