Driver

Organizational Context

The Driver is part of the UNHCR Office in Khartoum, Sudan, reporting to the Administrative Officer or a designated supervisor. The role involves driving UNHCR vehicles for official purposes, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and adhering to strict security protocols. The incumbent interacts with internal staff and external stakeholders, including partners and government authorities.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the Driver position is to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of authorized passengers, documents, and other items using UNHCR vehicles. This includes performing routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicles in roadworthy condition and ensuring compliance with all relevant security guidelines and regulations. The Driver is responsible for accurate record-keeping of vehicle usage, mileage, and fuel consumption. Additionally, the role involves assisting with immigration and customs formalities for official personnel and ensuring that all necessary documentation for passengers and cargo is valid. The Driver must also be vigilant in identifying and managing risks related to their duties and reporting any issues to their supervisor, contributing to the overall operational safety and efficiency of the UNHCR office.

Responsibilities

The Driver is responsible for operating UNHCR vehicles to transport authorized personnel, deliver and collect documents, and move other items as required. A key duty involves meeting official personnel at airports or other locations and facilitating necessary immigration and customs procedures. The incumbent must perform daily checks and maintenance on assigned vehicles, including monitoring oil, water, battery, and brakes, and ensuring tires are in good condition. This ensures vehicles are roadworthy and meet established security standards. Minor repairs are to be conducted by the Driver, and arrangements made for other necessary repairs, while also maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle. In the event of an accident, the Driver must follow all required rules, regulations, and local procedures. Accurate logs of official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities (oil changes, greasing) must be maintained. Strict adherence to instructions and security guidance from the supervisor and security focal point is mandatory. The Driver must also ensure that all passengers and cargo have the correct documentation. Furthermore, the role includes supporting the identification and management of risks that could impact operational objectives, reporting any identified risks, issues, or concerns to the supervisor. The Driver may also be assigned other related duties as required by the office.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required. Essential functional skills include knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and basic vehicle mechanical skills.

Skills

Driving Rules and Regulations Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills Vehicle Maintenance Record Keeping Risk Management Adherence to Security Guidelines Passenger Transport Document Delivery Immigration and Customs Facilitation Minor Vehicle Repair Logistics Support

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