Driver

D

Non Family with Residential LocationNon Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay

Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep

GS2

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

No

2023-07-01

May 17, 2023Driver 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. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

The position is supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant when the scale of the operation so requires it. The area of operation covers the Afar region including its rural areas; therefore, it is expected that the incumbent is well-familiarized with the road network, routes, and conditions. Previous related work experience with UNHCR, UN Agencies, or INGO in operation is desirable. Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skill is desirable. Knowledge of the Afari language is also desirable.

The incumbent should have the flexibility to adapt to frequent changes in workdays and schedules at short notice and should have good communication skills. The incumbent is required to professionally manage stressful situations in the field, maintaining respectful interpersonal relations working with a diverse workforce from different cultural backgrounds.

The incumbent should have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a practical driving test, only the successful candidates in the practical test will be invited for an oral interview.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:

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Nature of Position:

The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of the Field Unit, Berhale. Besides driving, the driver is responsible for upkeeping and maintaining of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organization. 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. This position is planned to be situated in Berhale, under the UNHCR FO Semera that reports to Sub-Office in Mekelle. Barahle Refugee Camp is one of the two camps in Afar operation: Aysaita and Barahle camps, 115 km from Mekelle City and 500 km from Samara handling Afar-Eritreans refugees who fled from Eritrea. The Field Unit reports to FO Semera. A total of 22,398 refugees has been registered and undergo L3 standards. Out of the total population, 13,627 refugees are living in Dalool and Erebti woreda, settled in three settlements: Adiqua, Ayne-Deeb and Erebti (non-camp locations, living with the host community). Almost 53% of the total population are female while 19% of the population encompasses youth. More than half of the population, 60% are children, aged below 18 years. The average F/S in Afar operation is 4.6 individuals. Recently, the number of IDP 'S from Afar has increased at a growing rate following the conflict in Tigray and the surroundings, especially in Afar and Amhara regions. Due to lack of communication in the operation, it has been difficult to distinguish the exact number of figures and breakdown of current IDP 'S and this leads to major challenges in mitigating the issues of IDP 'S. The FO Semera are closely monitoring the situation of IDP 'S at regional, Semera level with the close collaboration of sister agencies lead by OCHA for close intervention nonetheless shortage of staff and operational gaps are the major challenges for better intervention.The Driver has regular contacts with staff within the UNHCR Office and with others outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information. The incumbent of the position is expected to be familiar with the region and have excellent knowledge of the local language where he will perform the driver duties. Basic knowledge of English would be an asset.

Living and Working Conditions:

Berhale is a town in north-eastern Ethiopia. Located in the Administrative Zone 2 of the Afar Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 13 °51 ¿N 40 °01 ¿E with an altitude of 639 meters above sea level. It is the largest town in Berhale woreda. Not only the topography of the camp challenged the operational for protection intervention, but the hot weather reached 40C between June-July. Almost all Afar population are 99 % Muslim including the persons of concern. Basic services are purchased from Mekelle (before closure of the road) and currently from Abaala and Semera town which is 70KM and 500 km from Barahle respectively. UNHCR has guesthouse and office in the operation.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills, DV-Driving Rules and Regulations

High School

Certifications

Driving License - Other

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Compendium

Additional Information

This position is open to only Ethiopian nationals.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position doesn't require a functional clearance