Driver - UNRWA "RAMALLAH"
- Posting Title: Driver-Fixed Term Contract- Procurement & Logistics Department- Area Office Jerusalem- For Internal and External candidates- Grade, 05
- Job Code Title: Driver
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: RAMALLAH
- Posting Period: 02 December 2022 - 17 December 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Transportation-UNRWA-196719-R-Ramallah (R)
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Duties and Responsibilities
- A) Drives any assigned Agency Vehicle, as directed and within the limitations of local/international traffic laws and regulations and the type of vehicle registration and driving license held by him/her; ensures the safety of the vehicle, the passengers, freight and other road users; loads/unloads the assigned vehicle, as needed, and assists in moving and securing equipment/luggage as required;
- B) Ensures that his/her driving license, passport, visas and other travel documents are always valid; reports to his/her supervisor any traffic violation that may have an impact on his/her permission to operate a vehicle including off-duty; ensures that vehicle documents are always valid as per the relevant technical instructions, including vehicle serial numbers, registration data and mileage and crossing borders permits;
- C) Oversees the maintenance of his/her assigned vehicle including daily basic check of oil, battery, brakes, water, tires and reports problems to supervisor ; ensures the cleanliness and good general condition of the vehicle inside and outside;
- D) Adheres to the rules, regulations and procedures especially in case of accidents and accident reporting; should have detailed knowledge of police, emergency, road side service numbers and callout procedures;
- E) Ensures proper application of rules and procedures of the Agency’s diplomatic pouch operations including the appropriate custody and protection of confidentiality during transit across borders; ensures that passengers are in possession of valid travel documents (UNLP, visa) before commencing trips; assists passengers in boarding and disembarking;
- (F) Based on specific assignments, the incumbent is required to adhere to the following responsibilities:
- - When driving a senior official (VIP), applies protocol issues related to flags, attendance at Government Ministries, Royal/Presidential Palaces, VIP/Senior Diplomatic protocols in use at border crossings and at Airports; acts as a member of the Close Protection Officers team assigned to high profile individuals/VIPs to ensure their safety and security and attends to the right stowage of items ensuring that there are no loose items in the assigned vehicle; provides first aid, if needed.
- -When driving compactor/garbage collection vehicle, usually in congested and confined urban environments, maneuvers vehicles skillfully and safely to load/offload rubbish skips to the accumulated refuse at approved sites only; manages the compactor/garbage team crew and ensures their safety.
- -When driving a freight vehicle, supervises loading and offloading operations to ensure safe stacking of goods and equipment for transportation; is responsible for the correct sheeting, stowing and securing of the load to minimize damage and theft in transit for reasons of environment (dust, heat/cold, water); is responsible for managing labour/logistics assigned teams ensuring their safety; attends to specificities of freight and safety measurements, such as goods like fuel, compressed gas and /or medical supplies.
- -When driving a bus, takes the appropriate routes and plans, for long distances, the adequate stops at the appropriate facilities and manages the safety and welfare of passengers.
- (G)Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).
Education
- (i) Completion of Basic Education (third preparatory);
- (ii) Valid driving license (Valid to drive in Jerusalem) to drive cars and small trucks.
- (iii) Must possess basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance, inspection and fault reporting.
Work Experience
- At least five years’ experience of driving different types of vehicles is required.
- -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable.
Conditions of Service
- Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
- Duration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of
- further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing
- need.
- Monthly basic salary USD 834.30, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate.
Other benefits include:
- Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
- Dependency allowances (if applicable).
- 30 days of annual leave.
- Compulsory medical insurance.