Driver

Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. The organization operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. UNESCO's core values include commitment to the organization, integrity, respect for diversity, and professionalism, which guide its operations and interactions globally.

Job Overview:
The Driver position at UNESCO is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of staff, officials, and visitors. The role requires a high level of discretion and integrity, as the driver will be responsible for meeting official personnel at the airport, facilitating basic visa and customs formalities, and providing translation services when necessary. The driver will also be expected to maintain the vehicle in excellent condition, ensuring that it is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all necessary documents and supplies. This position not only involves driving but also supporting administrative tasks during non-driving periods, making it a versatile role within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties of the Driver include:

• Driving UNESCO staff, officials, visitors, and authorized personnel using official/project vehicles.
• Ensuring the provision of reliable and safe driving services.
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitating basic visa and customs formalities when required.
• Translating in the local language for the Head/Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle when necessary.
• Driving the vehicle on field trips as required.
• Maintaining the assigned vehicle through daily logs, timely minor repairs, and arrangements for major repairs.
• Ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
• Providing inputs for vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Arranging for vehicle inspections and repairs at designated workshops. 1
• Ensuring the availability of all required documents and supplies in the vehicle. 1
• Reporting accidents accurately and in a timely manner. 1
• Assisting with installations and use of communication devices in the vehicle. 1
• Delivering and collecting mail, documents, and other items as required. 1
• Performing other administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, and paying office bills during non-driving periods. 1
• Undertaking any other duties as required to ensure the success of the work team.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a secondary education and a valid driver's license, along with a thorough knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. Candidates must demonstrate safe driving and vehicle maintenance skills, as well as experience in emergency response and protocol compliance. Familiarity with digital tools is also required. The candidate should exhibit high standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, adaptability, and protocol awareness, and must be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

Educational Background:
A secondary education is mandatory for this position, ensuring that candidates have a foundational level of education that supports their ability to perform the required tasks effectively. Additionally, a valid driver's license is essential, as is knowledge of local driving rules and regulations, which are critical for ensuring safety and compliance while driving.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or within the UN system, demonstrating a safe driving record. This experience is vital for ensuring that the candidate is familiar with the expectations and protocols associated with driving in a professional environment, particularly in international contexts.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is required for this position, as it is essential for communication with local staff and officials. Basic knowledge of English is also necessary, as it may be required for communication with international personnel. Fluency in English is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to interact in a multilingual environment.

Additional Notes:
The contract for this position is a Service Contract Level SC2, with a duration of 6 months, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The position is open to external candidates and requires on-site work in Santiago. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence, and integrity in its personnel appointments. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy against harassment and encourages applications from individuals from minority and indigenous groups, as well as persons with disabilities. All applications will be treated with confidentiality, and UNESCO does not charge any fees during the hiring process.