UNIVERSITY OF HARGEISA
LEGAL CLINIC, HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR DRIVER
Background
University of Hargeisa (UOH) Legal Clinic was established in 2002 with support of UNDP and it became a partner with UNHCR in December 2006. Legal Clinic comprised of five units, Criminal unit defense, Civil Litigation unit, access to justice and awareness unit, Women and Child unit and Human Rights Unit.
Human Rights Unit which is a partner with UNHCR is the largest Unit of Legal Clinic and provides free legal aid to people in need of legal aid services, particularly to, refugees, asylum seekers, returnees, IDPs and extremely vulnerable members of the host communities in matters relating to criminal cases, civil cases, and customary law, and provides legal counseling and mediations where necessary.
UOH Legal Clinic, Human Rights Unit is currently implemented the Project of the Provision of Free Legal Aid Services to Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Returnee, IPDs and host community (PoCs) which is aimed at improving access to national justice system for the forcibly displaced persons (FDP).
University of Hargeisa, Legal Clinic, Human Rights Unit Office in Hargeisa is seeking applications for a qualified driver to support the operations of the project.
Position– Driver
Type and duration of contract– The duration of this position is two months. This position is based on the project.
Reporting
The driver will directly report to the admin and finance assistance of the Human Rights Unit.
Main of Responsibilities
- Transport the staff to and from place where official business will be transacted;
- To pick up and drop off the project staff to/from the office;
- Responsibilities for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery brakes, tires, etc. perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean,
- Maintains a record of all trips made or records of use of the vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing another services
- Monitor the status and condition of the vehicle under his responsibility and initiates requests for its needed maintenance and repair;
- Regularly cleans the vehicle under his responsibility;
- Sees to it that the vehicle under his responsibility is in safe premises, whenever if it is not in use;
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulation are taken in case of involvement in accident
- Provide logistical support with project workshops, seminars or trainings when required
- Safeguard vehicle security door locks and security locks
- Performs other functions as may be directed by the admin and finance /or higher authorities
Qualification and Experience
- Completion of Secondary Education
- Professional Driver License Holder (Valid License with Grade C)
- At least 3 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
- Knowledgeable in vehicle maintenance and minor repair
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to submit curriculum vitae, a copy of valid license and a letter of interest stating suitability for the position to Hargeisa University Human Resource Office or director.hr@uoh.edu.so or vacancies.hr@uoh.edu.so with the subject heading “Driver” before 26 October, 2024.
