The Iraq Operation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iraq invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancy:
Functional Title & Grade: Driver; GL2.
Position No.: 10021565
Contractual Status: Fixed-term (one year) Duty Station: Erbil, Iraq
Date of Issue: 22 October 2013
Deadline for applications: 28 October 2013
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities under the supervision of Administrative Associate at UNHCR Sub Office Erbil, Iraq:
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT.
Accountability
- Assigned UNHCR vehicles are properly maintained and equipped as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation.
- Local traffic rules and regulations are strictly observed.
- Instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed by the Driver and the passengers during the journey. 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. Authority
- Drive the vehicle only when his/her safety or security is not at risk.
- Ask the passenger about the destination of the journey and route.
- Decline to drive passengers not authorized to be in a UNHCR vehicle.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Completion of Primary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school.
Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge of English and fluency in Arabic (written/oral/comprehension).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Mechanical skills.
Fluency in Kurdish Knowledge of Erbil city and its surrounding districts
Interested applicants should forward the UN history form (P-11) with a covering letter in English explaining their interest in the position to: e-mail: irqerbad@unhcr.org Please indicate the post title you are applying for in the subject. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted, and engagement is needed immediately.
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