Senior Driver – G3 – P.n. 10005277 - Beirut Lebanon

      The Senior Driver drives for the Head of Office and other high ranking officials. The position in the Office normally falls under direct supervision of the Administrative Officer/Assistant. The incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the organization. He/She is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. The Senior Driver may be requested to coordinate the work of other drivers, providing daily assignments, perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles. The incumbent has regular contacts with staff within UNHCR office and with service providers outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.   Accountability (key results that will be achieved)   - Assigned UNHCR vehicles are properly maintained and equipped as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation.   - Local traffic rules and regulations are strictly observed.   - Instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed by the Driver and the passengers during the journey.   Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)   - Drive UNHCR vehicle for the Head of Office and other high ranking officials.   - Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers and delivery and collection of mail, documents, UNHCR pouch and other items.   - Meet official personnel at the airport 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 worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.   - Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.   - Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.   - Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.   - Perform other related duties as required.   Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)   - Drive the vehicle only when his/her safety or security is not at risk.   - Ask the passenger about the destination of the journey and route.   - Decline to drive passengers not authorized to be in a UNHCR vehicle.