Deadline for ApplicationsDecember 23, 2025
Hardship LevelA (least hardship)
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeGS2
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2025-09-01
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 UNHCRยฟs 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.
Desired Candidate Profile Title: BOAT AND VEHICLE DRIVER:
Con el fin de garantizar la movilidad oportuna del personal, suministros y equipos en condiciones seguras, ACNUR requiere contratar los servicios de un Conductor Lanchero, que brinde apoyo tanto en transporte terrestre como fluvial, conforme a los procedimientos de seguridad, mantenimiento y operaciรณn establecidos por la organizaciรณn y el sistema UNDSS. Cumpliendo con las siguientes funciones:
- Operar embarcaciones tipo lancha/motor fuera de borda en rรญos y afluentes del รกrea de influencia.
- Verificar las condiciones mecรกnicas y de seguridad de la embarcaciรณn antes de cada misiรณn.
- Registrar horas de motor, rutas, pasajeros y consumo de combustible en la bitรกcora fluvial.
- Garantizar el uso adecuado del equipo de seguridad a bordo (chalecos salvavidas, radio, botiquรญn, kit de emergencia).
- Asegurar la vigencia de licencias de navegaciรณn, seguros y permisos requeridos por las autoridades fluviales.
- Reportar inmediatamente cualquier incidente, daรฑo o riesgo identificado durante las operaciones.
Requerimiento: 2 aรฑos de experiencia relevante en manejo de vehรญculo y lancha.
Licencias requeridas:
- Licencia de conducciรณn B1, B2 o C1 vigente.
- Licencia de navegaciรณn fluvial vigente con al menos un (1) aรฑo de validez restante.
El/la Boat and Vehicle Driver deberรก reportarse directamente al Jefe de Unidad.
El/la candidato/a ideal serรก puntual y poseerรก excelentes habilidades de gestiรณn del tiempo, sรณlidas aptitudes de comunicaciรณn y trabajo en equipo, adaptabilidad a diversos entornos, conocimiento y compromiso con todos los aspectos de seguridad y gestiรณn de riesgos asociados a los conflictos armados, conocimientos bรกsicos de informรกtica y la capacidad de gestionar eficientemente mรบltiples tareas y trabajar bien bajo presiรณn en un entorno dinรกmico.
Colombia is the country most impacted by the outflow of over 7.7 million Venezuelan refugees, hosting nearly 2.8 million Venezuelans. Over 2.4 million have registered to benefit from the Temporary Protection Status (TPS), issued by the Government of Colombia in February 2021. The TPS provides a 10-year protection status and access to a full range of rights, including healthcare, education, formal employment, and financial inclusion. More than 1.9 million permits have been delivered; however, challenges remain in terms of access to rights and services. Xenophobia against Venezuelans persists, as misinformation and the perceptions that Venezuelans will take away job opportunities from Colombians, fuel general discontent. UNHCR supports the TPS roll-out, as well as a similar initiative announced by the Government of Colombia in December 2024, and believes it is a promising pathway for addressing the vulnerable situation of Venezuelan refugees, including opportunities for durable solutions. At the same time, despite the 2016 Peace Agreement, conflict and armed violence continue to generate new internal displaced persons, in addition to the 7.7 million Colombians already displaced. Afro-Colombians and indigenous people continue to be disproportionally affected by large-group displacement events and confinements, particularly in the Pacific coast. UNHCR and partners work to strengthen preventive actions as well as to respond to emergencies, providing protection and solutions for internally displaced persons. UNHCR also works with individuals transiting Colombia, including promoting alternatives to dangerous, irregular crossings of the Darien region for those heading north.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, socio-economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds, to apply to become a part of the organization. Furthermore, UNHCR Colombia strongly encourages persons living with disabilities to apply to this position.
The grading (step calculation) of the appointed candidate will be based on the information you have registered in Workday. Please make sure to include all the relevant work experience you have (specify the relevant responsibilities) as well as educational qualifications necessary for the position. Any discrepancies or missing information could affect this step calculation.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): Spanish
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Desired languagesEnglish
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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
Nature of Position:
Living and Working Conditions:
Additional Qualifications
SkillsDV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills, DV-Driving Rules and Regulations
Education
CertificationsDriving License - Other
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness
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