Driver

Overview

Provide reliable and safe driving services in support of UNESCO Office.

You have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of driving experience with a safe driving record and able to drive a 4x4.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multicultural teams.

**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM) Duty Station: Beirut Job Family: General Administrative Support Type of contract : Affiliated personnel Level : 1 Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 06-03-2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer , in coordination with the Senior Driver, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services in support of UNESCO Office, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. **GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES** ---------------------------- 1. Drives the UNESCO staff, officials, visitors and authorized personnel using official/ project vehicles. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services. Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and, when required, facilitates basic visa and customs formalities. When necessary, translates in local language for the Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle. Drives vehicle on field trips, as required. 2. Ensures cost-savings through proper day-to-day use of the assigned vehicle and accurate day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through daily vehicle logs, timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels and car washing so that the vehicule is kept clean and in good running condition at all times. Provides inputs to preparation of the vehicule maintenance plans and reports, etc. Arranges for for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired at the officially designated workshop; checks the vehicle prior to and after the workshop visit. 3. Ensures availibility of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicule; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents. Assist on installations and use the HF, VHF radio and satellite phone in the vehicle. 4. Delivers and collects mail and documents and other items as required. 5. Undertakes the duties of other drivers when they are on leave. 6. Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team. **OTHER RESPONSIBILITY** ------------------------ The Driver will primarily perform duties within Lebanon; however, occasional travel outside Lebanon may be required in the absence of other staff. **ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA** ------------------------ Candidates must be Lebanese nationals or hold a valid work permit in Lebanon at the time of application. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Planning and organizing (C) Innovation (C) Results focus (C) Accountability (C) Teamwork (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Communication (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE** ---------------------------------- **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent. **Experience:** Two years of driving experience with a safe driving record and able to drive a 4x4. **Professional Certificate:** Possession of a valid driver’s license. **Required skills:** Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance is a requirement. **Language Requirements:** Fluency in Arabic and English is required. **Communication skills:** Good communication skills and ability to work with multicultural teams. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Knowledge of driving of armoured vehicles will be considered an advantage; - Knowledge VHF radio operation; - Knowledge of host country safety codes; - Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems is an asset; - Prior experience of working with international organisations/projects will be considered an advantage. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://www.unesco.org/en/geo-distribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.* Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

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