GradeGS2
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelA (least hardship)
Family TypeFamily<p></p><p></p>
Residential location (if applicable)
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-08-17
Target End Date2023-12-31
Job Posting End DateSeptember 3, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionDriver 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. - 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 ProfileCandidates must be legally present in Costa Rica at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Only candidates holding a legally job permit in Costa Rica will be considered eligible.
We are committed to maintaining diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity and culture. Persons belonging to minority groups, persons with special abilities, men and women, are encouraged to apply for vacancies. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Eligible candidates may be required to take a technical test and/or an interview.
If you have special needs or require assistance to apply, please contact cossarrhh@unhcr.org
We're seeking a responsible and experienced driver to join our team in San Jose, Costa Rica. The ideal candidate should have a valid driver's license, a good knowledge of local routes, and a strong commitment to safety.
Covid-19 Vaccination and related Safety Measures:
UNHCR has a responsibility to prevent and curb the spread of COVID-19 as part of its accountability to its workforce and the communities it works in and serves. Whilst other measures (such as hand hygiene, physical distancing, ventilation and wearing masks) remain crucial, being vaccinated against COVID-19 plays a key role in protecting oneself, families, colleagues, and the community including persons of concerns and has been proven to significantly reduce risks of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Therefore, in alignment with other UN agencies and based on the advice of the UN Medical Directors network, UNHCR strongly urges all colleagues to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and others.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of full vaccination, independently of contract type and duration, unless the candidate is based in a location with documented lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Therefore, the people recommended for the position must provide proof of vaccination or the medical recommendation that justifies non-vaccination.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)Spanish
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Desired languages
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsDV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills, DV-Driving Rules and Regulations
Education
CertificationsDriving License - Other
Work Experience
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Other informationThe English version is considered original and authoritative, translation to other language(s) serve the purpose of advertisement of local positions where applicable but are not considered as official translationsPerfil deseado del candidato
Buscamos un conductor responsable y con experiencia para unirse a nuestro equipo en Upala, Costa Rica. El candidato ideal debe tener una licencia de conducir vรกlida, un buen conocimiento de las rutas locales, y un fuerte compromiso con la seguridad.
Descripciรณn del puesto
Conductor
Entorno organizativo y relaciones laborales
El Conductor en la Oficina del ACNUR normalmente es supervisado directamente por el Oficial Administrativo/Asociado/Asistente u otro miembro del personal cuando la escala de la Operaciรณn asรญ lo requiera. Ademรกs de conducir, el titular del puesto es responsable de la conservaciรณn y el mantenimiento de los vehรญculos del ACNUR asignados, de acuerdo con las directrices tรฉcnicas y las especificaciones establecidas por la Organizaciรณn. Deberรก seguir estrictamente las instrucciones y directrices de seguridad proporcionadas por el supervisor. Aunque la funciรณn bรกsica de un conductor es conducir los vehรญculos oficiales del ACNUR, se le puede pedir que realice tareas menores de mantenimiento y reparaciรณn de los vehรญculos del ACNUR.
El conductor mantiene contactos regulares con el personal de la Oficina del ACNUR y con otras personas (incluidos socios, autoridades gubernamentales, etc.) ajenas al ACNUR, lo que implica un intercambio limitado de informaciรณn.
Todos los miembros del personal de ACNUR son responsables de desempeรฑar sus funciones tal y como se reflejan en la descripciรณn de su puesto. Lo hacen dentro de las facultades que se les han delegado, en consonancia con el marco normativo de ACNUR, que incluye la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, el Estatuto y Reglamento del Personal de las Naciones Unidas, las polรญticas e instrucciones administrativas de ACNUR, asรญ como los marcos de rendiciรณn de cuentas pertinentes. Ademรกs, los miembros del personal deben desempeรฑar sus responsabilidades de forma coherente con las competencias bรกsicas, funcionales, interfuncionales y de gestiรณn, asรญ como con los valores fundamentales de ACNUR de profesionalidad, integridad y respeto a la diversidad.
Funciones
- Conducir vehรญculos del ACNUR para el transporte de pasajeros autorizados, entregar y recoger documentos y otros artรญculos.
- Recibir al personal oficial en aeropuertos u otros lugares y facilitar los trรกmites de inmigraciรณn y aduanas segรบn sea necesario.
- Realizar el mantenimiento diario de los vehรญculos asignados; comprobar el aceite, el agua, la baterรญa, los frenos, los neumรกticos, etc. y asegurarse de que los vehรญculos del ACNUR asignados son aptos para circular por carretera o por vรญas navegables y se mantienen de acuerdo con las normas de seguridad establecidas.
- Realizar reparaciones menores, organizar otras reparaciones y asegurarse de que el vehรญculo se mantiene limpio.
- Garantizar que se toman las medidas exigidas por las normas y reglamentos, u otros procedimientos locales, en caso de verse implicado en un accidente.
- Registrar los viajes oficiales, el kilometraje diario, el consumo de gasolina, los cambios de aceite, el engrase, etc.
- Asegurarse de que se siguen estrictamente las instrucciones y orientaciones de seguridad proporcionadas por el supervisor y el punto focal de seguridad.
- Garantizar la documentaciรณn vรกlida de los pasajeros, objetos o carga del vehรญculo.
- Realizar otras tareas relacionadas segรบn sea necesario.
Cualificaciones mรญnimas
Aรฑos de experiencia / Nivel de titulaciรณn
Para G2D - 2 aรฑos de experiencia pertinente con estudios primarios completos o diploma de bachillerato o superior
รmbito(s) de formaciรณn
No aplicable
Certificados y/o licencias
*Permisos de conducciรณn;
(Los certificados y licencias marcados con un asterisco* son imprescindibles)
Experiencia laboral relevante
Imprescindible
Permiso de conducir, conocimiento de las normas y reglamentos de conducciรณn.
Deseable
No especificado.
Competencias funcionales
* DV - Normas y reglamentos de conducciรณn
DV - Conocimientos bรกsicos de mecรกnica de vehรญculos;
(Las aptitudes funcionales marcadas con un asterisco* son esenciales)