مطلوب سائق - الاونروا مكتب غزة
- Posting Title: Driver, Gaza Field Office, 05 وظيفة سائق بمكتب غزة الاقليمي, 05
- Job Code Title: Driver
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: GAZA
- Posting Period: 10 September 2023 - 24 September 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Transportation-UNRWA-217137-R-Gaza (R)
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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;
- 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;
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Based on specific assignments, the incumbent is required to adhere to the following responsibilities:
- a. 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.
- b. 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;
- c. 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 labor/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;
- d. 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.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Completion of Basic Education (third preparatory)
Experience:
- Valid driving license for all types of vehicles is required.
- Basic knowledge of vehicles maintenance, inspection and fault reporting is required.
- At least five years’ experience of driving different types of vehicles is required
- Indicating identity number is required.
Languages
- Ability to communicate in English and fluent in Arabic.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
- 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.
- • Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary from $834.30; and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
- • Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five-day working week.
- • Pension: Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency)
- • Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.