UNHCR Regional Support Hub Nairobi Snr. Driver Job in Kenya

IVN/RSH/10/005
Functional Title:Snr. Driver
Position  No: 10003056
Duty Station: Regional Support Hub, Nairobi
Date of Entry of Duty: As soon as possible
Duration of Assignment:Initially up to 31 December 2010
Category and Level: GL3
Closing Date: 20 August 2010
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Admin. Clerk and overall supervision of the Snr. Admin./Finance Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties and 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.
Qualification Requirements
Knowledge and skills: Completion of secondary education, valid driver’s licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.  Good communication, mechanical skills and basic Knowledge of computer applications.
Experience: At least three yeas of job experience as a driver and safe driving record.
Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
NB: Staff Members who wish to be considered for this vacancy should apply in writing or by fax message (4222080) to the  Snr. Admin./Finance Officer, Regional Support Hub, Lion Place, 4th floor, referring to VN No. IVN/RSH/10/005 on the envelope.
For  External Candidates
Candidates should submit an updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), available from the UN Website, www.un.org and attach it to their written application for the position. Applications should be addressed as stated above to P.O. Box 43801, 00100, Nairobi referring to IVN/EVN/RSH/10/005 on the envelope.
Candidates should also submit copies of academic qualifications from the relevant institutions.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
Important: only those short-listed candidates for interviews will be notified.
Late applications will not be considered.
Nairobi, 20 August 2010

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