Driver

September 9, 2025

Grade

GS2

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

U (unclassified)

No designation

2025-10-01

2025-12-31

Standard Job Description

Driver

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Driver in the UNHCR Office is normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant or another staff member when the scale of the Operation so require it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation. S/he is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While the basic function of a driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, s/he may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.

The Driver has regular contacts with staff within the UNHCR Office and with others (including Partners, government authorities, etc.) outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver, and collect documents and other items.
- Meet official personnel at airports or other locations and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and ensure that the assigned UNHCR vehicles are road or waterway worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
- Perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations, or other local procedures, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Ensure that instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed.
- Ensures valid documentation for passengers, items or cargo in vehicle.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G2D - 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
*Driving Licences;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Desirable
Not specified.

Functional Skills
* DV-Driving Rules and Regulations
DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

• The driver will be responsible of organizing the routes for missions and events in Tacna, border areas. Thus, proven experience and good knowledge of the Tacna region and main national routes, especially the most frequently used ones within the areas of responsibility of the Office (Moquegua, Arequipa, Puno, among others as needed) is required.
• The strategy for this position includes the transport of a mobile unit for protection work. Therefore, possession of a valid A III-C category driver's license, with proven experience of at least three years driving vehicles corresponding to that category is required.
• Work experience as a driver for an international organization, public entity or private company, with a minimum of three years.
• Knowledge of basic automotive mechanics and preventive maintenance.
• Basic skills and knowledge in using computer programs (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, among others).
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality, especially when transporting personnel from humanitarian or sensitive organizations.
• Knowledge of basic road safety regulations and first aid.
• Good interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities, with the capacity to interact respectfully with colleagues, local authorities, and visitors.
• Basic knowledge of English (minimum level A2).

Person interested in applying for this position should be legally present in the country at the time of application, recruitment, and appointment.

Please note that this position will be located at Tacna, Peru on presential modality and is offered as a Temporary Appointment. It will last three months, extension is subject to operational needs, budget, medical clearance and performance. Spanish is essential for this position. Selected candidate might need to undergo medical examination with a certified medic to determine medical suitability for the position.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and might be requested to sit a test and/or participate in a driving test. Driver's license is required. No late applications will be considered.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted during the application. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

• El conductor será responsable de organizar las rutas para misiones y eventos en Tacna y zonas fronterizas. Por lo tanto, se requiere experiencia comprobada y buen conocimiento de la región de Tacna y de las principales rutas nacionales, especialmente aquellas más frecuentemente utilizadas dentro de las áreas de responsabilidad de la Oficina (Moquegua, Arequipa, Puno, entre otras según se requiera).
• La estrategia para esta posición incluye el transporte de una unidad móvil para trabajo de protección. Por ello, se requiere contar con una licencia de conducir categoría A III-C vigente, con experiencia comprobada de al menos tres años conduciendo vehículos correspondientes a dicha categoría.
• Experiencia laboral como conductor para una organización internacional, pública o empresa privada, con un mínimo de tres años.
• Conocimientos de mecánica automotriz básica y mantenimiento preventivo.
• Habilidades y conocimientos básicos en el uso de programas informáticos (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, entre otros).
• Capacidad para mantener la discreción y confidencialidad, especialmente al transportar personal de organizaciones humanitarias o sensibles.
• Conocimiento de normas básicas de seguridad vial y primeros auxilios.
• Buenas habilidades interpersonales y de comunicación efectiva, con capacidad para interactuar respetuosamente con colegas, autoridades locales y visitantes.
• Conocimientos básicos de inglés (nivel mínimo A2).

Las personas interesadas en postular a este puesto deben estar legalmente presentes en el país al momento de la postulación, contratación y nombramiento.

Tenga en cuenta que este puesto estará ubicado en Tacna, Perú, en modalidad presencial y se ofrece como un Nombramiento Temporal. Tendrá una duración de tres meses, y su extensión estará sujeta a necesidades operativas, presupuesto, aprobación médica y desempeño. El dominio del español es esencial para este puesto. La persona seleccionada podría necesitar someterse a un examen médico con un profesional certificado para determinar su idoneidad médica para el cargo.

Solo se notificará a los candidatos preseleccionados, quienes podrían ser convocados a rendir una prueba y/o participar en una prueba de manejo. Licencia de conducer es obligatoria. No se considerarán postulaciones fuera de plazo.

La contratación como personal de ACNUR está sujeta a la presentación de prueba de vacunación contra el Covid-19.

La evaluación de los postulantes se realizará en base a la información proporcionada durante la postulación. Los postulantes deben brindar información completa y precisa sobre su perfil personal y sus calificaciones. No se permitirá ninguna enmienda, adición, eliminación, revisión o modificación a las postulaciones ya enviadas. Los candidatos que estén siendo seriamente considerados para la selección estarán sujetos a verificaciones de referencias para confirmar la información proporcionada en la postulación.

ACNUR no cobra ninguna tarifa en ninguna etapa del proceso de selección (postulación, entrevista, procesamiento, capacitación ni ninguna otra).

El personal de ACNUR está compuesto por una diversidad de nacionalidades, culturas, idiomas y opiniones. ACNUR busca mantener y fortalecer esta diversidad para garantizar igualdad de oportunidades y un entorno laboral inclusivo para todo su personal. Se alienta la postulación de todos los candidatos calificados sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, origen nacional, edad, religión, discapacidad, orientación sexual e identidad de género.

Todas las postulaciones serán tratadas con la máxima confidencialidad.

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

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Skills

DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills, DV-Driving Rules and Regulations

Education

Certifications

Driving License - Other

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