The Position:
The post of Driver is located in UNFPA Liaison Office, Belize and reports to the Liaison Officer, Belize.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.ย UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Director, Deputy Director and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. ย
You would be responsible for:
Drives for UNFPA officials and staff.ย Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including assisting with visa and customs formalities arrangement when required. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of assigned vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc so that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good running condition. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts for the assigned vehicle. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident. Provides timely and effective office assistant support, including but not limited to (a) Receives and assists visitors to office, (b) Answers telephone, directs calls and responds to routine inquiries (c) Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, (d) Dispatches outgoing communication and Logs and routes all incoming correspondence and documents, (e) Assists in the mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications, (f) Assists office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores, when required.ย ย Performs administrative duties to support the operational efficiency and functioning of the office (e.g. AODocs, and other system functions) Provides communications support and backstopping in collaboration with the programme and operations team, particularly the Communications Officer/Focal Points Makes logistical arrangements/provides support for internal and external meetings, workshops, and special events. Supports staff in emergency and humanitarian related activities and response. Performs other duties, as requiredQualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย ย
Completed High School Education.Knowledge and Experience:ย
Valid driverโs license and safe driving record Minimum of two yearsโ work experience as a driver Work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system is an advantage Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions Skill in minor vehicle repairs Basic clerical skills are requiredLanguages:ย
ย Good knowledge of the working language of Belize, English. Spanish language is an advantageUNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.ย UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.