Driver

Provide safe driving services for OHCHR staff and visitors.

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OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

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Application deadline 11 months ago: Tuesday 10 Jun 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide safe driving services for OHCHR staff and visitors.

You have:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver training with a valid driver's license.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
Minimum 2 years work experience with UN and Humanitarian/Development NGOs as a driver; safe driving record, and knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws.
Skills in vehicle maintenance, training/certificate on defensive driving, and computer literacy is an advantage.
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Fluency in the national language of the duty station is required.
Fluency in the local language of the duty station is desirable.

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Work Location

Dessie

Expected duration

1 May - 31 July 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Deputy Country Representative-OHCHR-EARO and direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer (PMO, P3), the incumbent will provide safe driving services to the OHCHR-EARO staff field office teams and other relevant stakeholders, and high-profile visitors as required with the highest standards of discretion, integrity, and responsibility, the scope of the work of the consultant will be the following. • Transport UNOHCHR and other UN visitors or officials applying appropriate protocols • Deliver and collect mail and documents and perform other messenger responsibilities. • Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with visa and customs formality arrangement when required. • Make timely minor repairs and/or arrange for major repairs • Ensure timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. • Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs, Insurance renewal, annual vehicle annual inspection, plate process to the newly procured, plate return for the disposed vehicles and collection of Performa cost as required. • Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. • Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean. • Logs, official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. • Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma or equivalent. Driver training with a valid driver's license. • Minimum of 3 years (with high school diploma) of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record and a valid 3rd grade driving license is required. • Minimum 2 years work experience with UN and Humanitarian/Development NGOs as a driver; safe driving record, and knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance is an advantage. • Skills in vehicle maintenance, training/certificate on defensive driving, and computer literacy is an advantage.

Languages

• English is the working language of the United Nations Secretariat. • For this post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. • Fluency in the national language of the duty station is required and fluency in the local language of the duty station is desirable.

Additional Information

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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to drive under challenging conditions. What did you do?	The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills and adaptability in difficult situations.	Share a specific example that demonstrates how you handled the challenge effectively.
How do you ensure the safety of your passengers during transport?	This question evaluates your understanding of passenger safety protocols while driving.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of when you had to maintain a vehicle? What was the issue and how did you resolve it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you follow when involved in a vehicle accident?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when juggling multiple driving assignments?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with international organizations or NGOs. How did it influence your driving responsibilities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider the most important skills for a driver in a humanitarian context?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a passenger was unhappy with your driving or service?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.