Driver

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)

Duty Station: Beirut

Job Family: General Administrative Support

Type of contract : Affiliated personnel

Level : 1

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 06-03-2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer , in coordination with the Senior Driver, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services in support of UNESCO Office, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drives the UNESCO staff, officials, visitors and authorized personnel using official/ project vehicles. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services. Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and, when required, facilitates basic visa and customs formalities. When necessary, translates in local language for the Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle. Drives vehicle on field trips, as required.
2. Ensures cost-savings through proper day-to-day use of the assigned vehicle and accurate day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through daily vehicle logs, timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels and car washing so that the vehicule is kept clean and in good running condition at all times. Provides inputs to preparation of the vehicule maintenance plans and reports, etc. Arranges for for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired at the officially designated workshop; checks t