Senior Driver (Ramallah, Palestine, State of)

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Apply now » Senior Driver ONLY CANDIDATES HOLDING JERUSALEM ID ENTITLED TO WORK IN STATE OF PALESTINE / ISRAELCAN APPLY ​ PLEASE DO NOT MODIFY THE FIELDS OF THE SECTION BELOW. OVERVIEW Position Number : 5PSADM0705RP Grade : G-3 Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM) Duty Station : Ramallah Job Family : Administration Contract Type : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 09/11/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Only candidates entitled to work in the State of Palestine AND Israel may apply to this position OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the authority of the Head of Office & UNESCO Representative and direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer (AO), the Senior Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the Head of Office and high ranking UN officials and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security matters. More specifically, the incumbent will be required to: Drive the Head of Office, UNESCO/UN officials and staff, including senior and high-ranking officials and visitors. Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving services. Meet senior staff, officials and visitors at the airport, including assisting, when required, with basic visa and customs formalities. When necessary, translate in local language for the Head of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle. Coordinate routes and schedule drivers and vehicles for use on a daily basis. Instruct other drivers in matters pertaining to traffic and safety regulations, office regulations with respect to vehicles and equipment and safety measures. Coordinate arrangements for major repairs. Ensure cost-savings through proper upkeep of vehicles and accurate day-to-day maintenance of vehicles and coordination of daily vehicle logs; Prepare vehicle maintenance logs and reports. Refer to the AO problems such as abuse/misuse of equipment and vehicles. Provide assistance on installations and use the HF, VHF radio and satellite phone in the vehicle. Ensure 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 in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents. Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items as required. Undertake basic clerical duties such as photocopying, binding, assisting with filing, paying office bills etc. COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Professionalism (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Short Description For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational school education. Valid driving license B held for more than 5 years. Valid driving license C1 to drive armored vehicle. WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a driver. Long Description SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Vehicle maintenance skills and basic skills in automotive mechanics. Excellent knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations and of local roads and conditions where office is located. Efficiency, tact, discretion and keen observation skills in carrying out tasks and adhering to instructions. Availability and flexibility to meet service needs. Ability to work and interact effectively as part of a team of individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Acute attention to any safety and security matters that may impact vehicle operations. Capacity to deliver emergency responses and ensure protocol compliance. Service oriented, courtesy and high sense of responsibility. LANGUAGES Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic (written and spoken) Good knowledge of Hebrew. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Certification in first aid. WORK EXPERIENCE Previous experience in office vehicle fleet management. Relevant experience in an international organization, embassy and/or UN system. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Knowledge of defensive driving. BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits . The approximate starting salary for this position is 142,180 ILS SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS Please note that all candidates must complete

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Source: unesco.org/careers