Senior 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 aims to build peace in the minds of men and women, and its core values include commitment to the organization, integrity, respect for diversity, and professionalism.

Job Overview:
The Senior Driver position at UNESCO involves providing reliable and safe driving services to the Head/Director of Office, UNESCO officials, and other United Nations staff, including high-ranking officials and visitors. The role is crucial for ensuring the safe and timely transportation of personnel, which supports the effective day-to-day functioning of the UNESCO Office in Havana. The Senior Driver is expected to meet senior staff and officials at the airport, assist with visa and customs formalities when necessary, and plan efficient routes for daily vehicle use. The position also requires maintaining the assigned vehicles, ensuring they are in good working condition, and keeping accurate vehicle logs and maintenance records. The Senior Driver will also assist with communication equipment in vehicles and provide routine administrative support when not driving.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Driver will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide reliable and safe driving services to the Head/Director of Office, UNESCO officials, and other United Nations staff, including senior officials and visitors.
• Meet senior staff, officials, and visitors at the airport and assist with basic visa and customs formalities as required.
• Plan efficient routes and coordinate the daily use of vehicles, including coordinating with other drivers and providing guidance on traffic, safety, and vehicle procedures.
• Ensure the proper upkeep and maintenance of assigned vehicles, including maintaining vehicle logs and preparing maintenance records and reports.
• Ensure the availability and validity of required vehicle documentation and supplies, including insurance, registration, vehicle logs, maps, first-aid supplies, and necessary spare parts.
• Report accidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with the use of HF/VHF radio and satellite telephone equipment in vehicles as required.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents, and other items.
• Provide routine administrative support when not driving.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• A completed secondary, technical, or vocational school diploma.
• A valid driving license appropriate for the vehicles to be operated and a safe driving record.
• Good knowledge of local traffic rules, routes, road conditions, and security requirements in Havana and elsewhere in Cuba.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to plan routes, adjust to changing traffic or security conditions, and complete assignments safely and on time.
• Ability to maintain accurate vehicle records and handle official documents and information with discretion.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, integrity, and team spirit.
• Ability to work independently under general guidance and to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, when operationally required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a completed secondary, technical, or vocational school diploma. This foundational education is essential for understanding the responsibilities and duties associated with the role of a Senior Driver.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience as a driver. This experience should ideally include providing driving services to senior officials, executives, or institutional clients, and previous driving experience within the United Nations System, an international organization, diplomatic mission, or comparable institution is highly desirable.

Languages:
The position requires excellent knowledge of Spanish, both written and spoken. A working knowledge of English is also necessary. Knowledge of French or another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, and/or Russian) is considered desirable and would enhance a candidate's qualifications.

Additional Notes:
The contract for this position is fixed-term with a duration of 2 years, renewable. The recruitment is open to both internal and external candidates, but only those entitled to work in Cuba may apply. The approximate starting annual salary is 10,730 USD, which may be disbursed in CUP or EUR. UNESCO offers various benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan. Candidates must complete an online application by the deadline and may also submit applications via email if they encounter issues with the online system. The selection process may include pre-recorded video interviews, written assessments, and reference checks.