The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Representation Office in Nigeria invites suitable
candidates to apply for the vacant post, whose particulars are given below:
Job Title: Driver
Position Numbers: 10023796/10023797/10023798/10023800
Category and Level: GL-2
Location: UNHCR Field Office, Bauchi.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment.
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possible renewal).
Date of Entry on Duty: 1st April 2015.
Essential Minimum Qualifications
Completion of Primary Education or equivalent Technical or Commercial school.
Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Driving license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Good knowledge of English and local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
Mechanical skills
Computer skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Admin Assistant, the incumbent will assume the following tasks in accordance with the principles and human values of the United Nations and in adherence with the UNHCR Code of Conduct:
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.
How to Apply
Applications must include:
A handwritten application letter and a resume as detailed as possible, with an email address;
Certified copy of Primary School Certificate;
Copies of work certificates justifying professional experience;
A Personal History form (P11)
The two latest performance evaluation reports if previous UN staff.
Send your applications to the below address before the closing date under confidential cover clearly indicating the vacancy notice number and “Application for Driver, Bauchi” to:
The UNHCR Representation to Nigeria and ECOWAS
61, Josi Marti Crescent,
Asokoro,
Abuja.
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Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not submit originals documents as applications files will not be returned.
Deadline: 17th March, 2015
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