Internal/External Vacancy Notice

Driver/Clerk G3

 

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

 

Summary of the position:

Title of the Position: Driver/Clerk                     

Position Number: 10002952

Category & Level: General Service, G3

Location: Chisinau, Moldova

Effective date: 01/10/2017

Duration: initially for a period of one year, with possible extension

Closing Date: 18/09/2017

 

1. Organizational Context

While basic functions of a Driver/Clerk remain being responsible for driving the official vehicles of UNHCR, he/she may be called upon to perform clerical, maintenance and other support services that deem necessary for office administration to functions often include minor clerical tasks (i.e. Sorting out official mail, delivery of official pouches, support/supervisory tasks in relation to maintenance/ up keep of UNHCR residential and office compounds, utilities and services.

He/She always function under specific instructions and direct supervision of the Administrative Officer and/or an office assistant with specifically delegated responsibilities.

Except for extending certain task oriented supervision of casual labour forces (as and when hired for specific tasks) this position has no official supervisory functions.

 

1. 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.
• Assist the Office administration to maintain office inventories; assist in maintaining utilities and office equipment.
• 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.
• In the absence of an interpreter, assist in very basic interpretation services while on mission with UNHCR staff(s);
• 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.

 

 

• Qualifications

 

Essential minimum qualifications, professional experience and required competencies:

• Completion of Secondary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school.
• Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Knowledge of computer.
• Basic skills in office equipment and commonly used machines.
• Good knowledge of English and local language.

 

 

Desirable qualifications and competencies:

• Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel)

 

 

 

 

 

1. Contract and Remuneration

Initial contract, Fixed-term Appointment, initially for a period of one year, with the possibility for further extension.

Remuneration as per UNHCR Staff Rules and Regulations. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org

1. APPLICATION

Interested candidates are invited to fill a Personal History (P.11) form that can be downloaded from http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc or from: http://www.unhcr-centraleurope.org/en/general/employment/vacancies. Completed forms are to be submitted with a motivation letter and detailed resume in English, with copies of certificates/diplomas by e-mail, to: mdach@unhcr.org. The subject line should indicate the reference number MDACH/HCR/2017/0133.

Candidates must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in accordance with the prevailing legislative requirements in Moldova.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test.

No late applications will be accepted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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