UNHCR Office in Doha, Qatar is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the following Job Opening:
Title: Driver, GL2
Duty Station: UNHCR Qatar
Duration: Initially One Year
Position Number: 10032255
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Closing date: 23 September 2021
1. Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Driver in the UNHCR Office is normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant or another staff member when the scale of the Operation so require it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation. S/he is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While the basic function of a driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, s/he may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.
The Driver has regular contacts with staff within the UNHCR Office and with others (including Partners, government authorities, etc.) outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
1. Duties
Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver, and collect documents and other items
Meet official personnel at airports or other locations 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 or waterway worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
Perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations, or other local procedures, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
Ensure that instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed.
Ensures valid documentation for passengers, items or cargo in vehicle.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level : 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher
Certificates and/or Licenses *Driving Licences;
Relevant Job Experience
Essential : Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Functional Skills : DV-Driving Rules and Regulations*
DV-Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills*
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
English is the working language at UNHCR Qatar and fluency in English and Arabic is essential. .*
Competency Requirements
All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.
Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Cross-Functional Competencies:
Technological Awareness
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, hortlisting and selection of candidates.
How to apply
Interested internal candidates should apply through MSRP – Self-Service – Recruiting Activities – Careers (please search by JO number or by Location). Please update your personal profiles with all required information in order to be able to apply.
Interested external applicants are also invited to apply online and complete the mandatory motivation letter. External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external UNHCR website. https://www.unhcr.org/careers.html – Careers – Career opportunities – Other Opportunities Vacancies and search by Job Opening number 29616 .
(Must be national of Qatar or holding Qatar valid residency).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a written test and oral interview.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants to apply. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms gender, disability, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.