L’UNHCR recrute un chauffeur, N’Djaména, Tchad
Job Title : Driver
Job Specialization :
Grade : G2
Location : N’Djamena, Chad
Family/Non-Family : Non-Family
Job Code : 000197
Location Type : Country Office Hardship
Level : D
High Risk : ☐
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) : Alternative Location:
Department : Chad, N’djamena
Position Number : 10003499
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 :
N’Djamena is the capital and largest city in Chad. For a major capital city, its infrastructure remains basic, though widely superiors to the standards of other regions. The climate is hot and semi-arid, with a rainy season from June to September. UNHCR Staff can choose their residence while respecting Residential Security Measures. Electricity supply can be unstable and international staff members are provided generators by the office.
Water supplies work in most areas but a personal food and drinkable water supply is required.
Most relevant supplies can be found on local markets though choice can be limited compared to other hubs and prices are high as most goods are imported. Banking facilities are available through local banks, such as Ecobank and BCC. Health care standards can be qualified as basic with staff members encouraged to subscribe International SOS Clinic Services. Serious or complicated health conditions require evacuation to other countries and dental / other specialised care may not be available. Malaria is the most common but not only infectious disease prevalent in N¿Djamena and most other regions of Chad. UNHAS flights are the prime means of transport to and from Field locations. A limited number of companies fly international flights to N’Djamena.
Telecommunication services are basic and expensive with two mobile phone / internet operators with 4G services available as well as an increasing number of providers, installing fiber connections. Access to some communication and social media apps, most notably WhatsApp are currently available but have, for extended periods been censored and required use of VPN.
The UNHCR Office is covered by UNHCR¿s own VSAT services. Several UN Agencies, INGOs and NGOs operate in N’Djamena and use it as a hub. A French military base is located adjacent to N’Djamena international airport.
Operation Scope :
- Operation Budget : 40 – 150 mil ;
- Operation Workforce : 201 – 400
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 : 300,001 to 800,000
Additional Languages :
- English Desirable ;
- French Mandatory.
Language Comments :
Additional Relevant Skills :
- MG-Client Relationship Management Mandatory ;
- DV – Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills Desirable ;
- OS – Basic Safety Awareness Desirable.
Additional Relevant Certificates :
- Driving License Mandatory ;
- Driving Lic vehicles 3500kgs Desirable.
