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TA Driver ANTOFAGASTA

Antofagasta

  • Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Location: Antofagasta
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date: Closed

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
The operation in Chile has a workforce of 25 persons approximately, composed of staff members (both
national and international), and affiliates. The National Office is located in Santiago de Chile, there is
field presence in Arica and Antofagasta. The NO Chile is under the scope of the MCO Argentina, located
in Buenos Aires.
The arrival of Venezuelans to Chile has continued to grow exponentially. There are an estimated 500,000
Venezuelans currently living in Chile and it has become the third most frequent country of destination for
Venezuelans in Latin America after Colombia and Peru.

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 requires it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for upkeep 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

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.

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)


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.
Nationality: Chilean or Temporary or Permanent Labour VISA with residence in Chile.

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.

Competency Requirements

All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies:
Not applicable

Cross-Functional Competencies:
Technological Awareness
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing

Security Competencies:

-The driver must be fully aware of the traffic code (traffic rules of the host country) and strictly follow it while on mission but also outside work activities while driving on private matters.
-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 Organization.
-The driver must be fully aware and strictly follow security guidance provided by the supervisor, local UNDSS or UNHCR security officer or security focal point.
-In the field, while on mission, the driver supports own Supervisor or Mission Leader on security matters, reporting any security developments or changes in security context.
-The driver should have basic knowledge and skills on delivering First Aid in case of an accident.
-The driver must know how to use Communication means (radios, satellite phone).
-The driver must be fully aware and strictly follow UNHCR Code of Conduct.

Eligibility / Internal candidates:

Interested staff members should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and
Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff ¿ (RALS) UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have
questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.
Only applicants from Group 1 and Group 2 candidates are eligible to apply to internally
advertised positions.
a) Group 1 comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term
appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of
the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.
b) Group 2 comprises candidates that received confirmation by the HR/Admin in the country
of the vacancy announcement.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a driving test and an oral interview.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview,
processing or any other fees).
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to
ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All
applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and
updated factsheet/Personal History Form (PHF) stating ¿TA Driver ANTOFAGASTA¿ by the closing date.
This vacancy is now closed.
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