L’UNHCR recrute un chauffeur, Moïssala, Tchad
Job Title : Driver
Job Specialization :
Grade : G2
Location : Moissala,
Chad Family/Non-Family : Non-Family
Job Code : 000197
Location Type : Field Office Hardship
Level : E (most hardship) High Risk : ☐
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) : Alternative
Location : Department : Chad, Gore
Position Number : 10036441
Position Type : Standard
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations :
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Job Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations (if applicable) :
Nature of the Position :
The Driver will be supervised directly by the Administrative Assistant. S/he will drive and ensure periodic maintenance of official UNHCR assigned vehicles, in line with the technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation.
The incumbent should have a driving license categories B, C, D, E. Moreover, good basic vehicle mechanical skills and knowledge of driving rules and regulations are mandatory. Good knowledge of road and traffic security and safety regulations as well as a completion of Basic and advance field security training are desirable.
In this sense, the incumbent should have a full command on local languages. S/he should maintain a good relationship with the local population in order to moderate any misunderstanding with the host population.
Previous involvement with emergency situations including the capacity to undertake activities under pressure and in a stressful working environment is desirable. Knowledge of local languages is strongly required. Also, the candidate should be client service oriented in daily contacts with staff and demonstrate a good inter-personal skill.
Living and Working Conditions :
In terms of working and living conditions, Moissala is a small town that has only very basic infrastructure with very limited leisure and recreational facilities. The security situation in Moissala remains stable compared to the rest of the Country as far as the general threats are considered.
However, attention should be paid to small crimes but without a significant impact on UN staff. Malaria is prevalent and all staff need to be vigilant by taking the relevant measures. Moissala is an E non-family duty station with very limited health facilities available locally.
Any serious medical condition requires going directly to N¿djamena by air. There is currently one regular weekly UNHAS flight to and from Ndjamena. The climate is classified as tropical wet and dry. The office has established a guest house for both the international and private accommodation is available for all staff.
Limited foodstuffs and basic domestic items can be found in Moissala there is a possibility for staff to get whatever other items are needed from Sarh. The R&R cycle is every 8 weeks for international staff and there is a Special Compressed working schedule which is granted to national staff as well to promote their welfare.
There is no public electricity and running water is scarce, but UNHCR provide office generator electricity against monthly payment fees. Banking facilities are available at Sarh and Doba where one can open current account in XAF at Ecobank.
Operation Scope :
- Operation Budget : 5 – 20 mil ;
- Operation Workforce : 11 – 25.
Position Scope :
Workforce to Supervise :
Type of Persons of Concern :
- ☑ Refugees ☐ Internally Displaced Persons ☐ Returned Refugees ;
- ☐ Asylum Seekers ☐ Stateless ☐ Returned IDP’s ;
- ☐ Others of Concern ☐ N/A.
Number of Persons of Concern : 5,001 – 10,000
Additional Languages : French Mandatory.
Language Comments : Fluency in French and knowledge of the language of the areas of operation is an added advantage.
Additional Relevant Skills :
- DV – Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills Desirable ;
- OS – Basic Safety Awareness Desirable.
Additional Relevant Certificates :
- Driving License Desirable ;
- Driving Lic vehicles 3500kgs Desirable.
