The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization committed to protecting the rights and welfare of people forced to flee conflict and persecution. As part of its operations in Tanzania, UNHCR is seeking a dedicated and skilled Driver to support its mission of delivering humanitarian aid and services to refugees and displaced populations. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth transportation of personnel, goods, and essential supplies across Tanzania’s refugee camps and offices.
About the Role: Driver at UNHCR
As a Driver at UNHCR, you will play a vital role in the agency’s logistics and transportation operations. You will be responsible for driving vehicles to transport staff, materials, and other necessary items while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. This role requires not only excellent driving skills but also a commitment to UNHCR’s humanitarian values, as you will often be working in challenging environments to support vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:
- Safe Driving: Operating UNHCR vehicles safely and responsibly, ensuring that all passengers and cargo are transported in line with UNHCR’s safety standards.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Performing regular maintenance checks and ensuring that vehicles are in excellent working condition. This includes checking oil, water, tires, and general vehicle cleanliness.
- Route Planning: Planning and following the most efficient and safest routes to destinations, particularly within refugee camps and remote areas where UNHCR operates.
- Administrative Tasks: Keeping accurate vehicle logs, fuel records, and reporting any mechanical issues to the relevant supervisors. You will also ensure that all necessary vehicle documents are updated and maintained.
- Supporting Humanitarian Missions: Assisting in the transportation of aid supplies and humanitarian workers to and from various locations, often in coordination with other UN agencies and partners.
Why This Role Matters
The Driver role at UNHCR is essential in supporting the agency’s efforts to provide timely assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in Tanzania. With UNHCR’s extensive presence in refugee camps such as Ndutu and Nyarugusu in Kigoma, drivers ensure the safe and efficient delivery of services and supplies. By contributing to the smooth operations of UNHCR’s logistics, this role directly impacts the lives of thousands of displaced individuals, helping them access crucial aid and support.
Required Qualifications:
- A valid and clean driver’s license with several years of professional driving experience.
- Experience in defensive driving and the ability to navigate various terrains, particularly in rural and challenging environments.
- Familiarity with vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform basic mechanical checks.
- Strong communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
- A commitment to humanitarian principles and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Why Work for UNHCR?
Joining UNHCR offers you the opportunity to be part of a global mission aimed at protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. You will be working in a dynamic and meaningful role that contributes to the well-being and security of refugees, helping to improve their quality of life.
Application Details
For individuals interested in contributing to UNHCR’s humanitarian work as a Driver, detailed application instructions can be found on AjiraPDF.com. This platform provides comprehensive information on how to submit a successful application, including the required qualifications, job details, and application deadlines.
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