OFFICE OF THE UNHCR BRANCH OFFICE IN KENYA
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FLASH INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Functional Title: Driver
Post Number: 10014678
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Date of Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Duration of Assignment: Initially up to 31 December 2009
Category and Level: GL2
Closing Date: 30 April 2009
- Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Assistant and overall supervision of the Senior Admin/Finance Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions:
- Drives staff members and official visitors;
- Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities;
- Collects and delivers mail or documents when required;
- Use his own initiative through security awareness of the operational area to avoid attacks on passengers;
- Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
- Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.;
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills: Primary Education with Valid Driving licence Class B, C, E. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. ‘O’ level Certificate will be an added advantage.
Experience: At least five years of previous Job Experience. Knowledge of driving 4-wheel drive vehicles and trucks is essential.
Language: Good knowledge of English and Kiswahili.
- Working Relationships:
- Within UNHCR
- Regular contacts involving a limited exchange of information.
- With External Parties:
- Limited contacts involving a limited exchange of information
- Impact of Work:
- Decisions made by incumbent based on wrong judgement could have consequences for staff safety and office property.
6. Additional Information:
- The appointed candidate should be computer literate.
Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should submit their applications with an updated P11 form to: The Secretary, Local APPC, Human Resources Section, BO Nairobi, referring to VN No: IVN/EVN/KEN/NBI/09/013 on the envelope.
N.B: FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
External candidates should complete a UN Personal History Form (P.11), available from the from the UN Website, www.un.org and attach it to their written application for the post and address as stated above to P.O. Box 43801, 00100, Nairobi referring to IVN/EVN/KEN/NBI/09/013 on the envelope.
IMPORTANT: Candidates must indicate the post and position numbers. Only those short-listed for interviews will be notified. Late applications will not be considered.
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ARE ENCOURANGED TO APPLY.
Date of Issue: Nairobi, 23 April 2009
