, Addis Ababa
UNHCR
Vacancy Notice No.:  ETH/AA/UNOPS/VN/45/18 Grade: L-ICA 2 (Under UNOPS salary Scale)Type of Appointment: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)Number of Vacant post: TwoClosing Date: 21/06/2018Duration of the contract: 12 MonthsOrganizational Context: Under the direct supervision of the Advisor, Head of the Secretariat office, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicles as per technical guidance and specifications established by the organization. He/she is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While basic function of a Driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, he/she may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles. The incumbent has regular contacts with staff within the Secretariat and UNHCR office and with service providers outside of the UNHCR. Accountability: Assigned UNHCR vehicles are properly maintained and equipped as per technical guidance and specification established by the Organization. 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 passengers during the journey. Responsibilities: Drive UNHCR vehicles/boats 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/boats are in good condition and maintained up to the established security standards. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle/boat 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.