Driver

Overview

The Driver is responsible for operating UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers and items, and for the upkeep and maintenance of assigned vehicles.

Tasks Summary

• 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.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of one year of driving experience.
• Experience with the UN, International NGOs, transportation, and/or logistics is considered a strong asset.
• Previous driving experience with armored vehicles is considered a strong asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher.
• Must possess a valid (A/B) driver’s license.

Other Details

Languages Required: Arabic English

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 2026-03-01 to 2026-08-31

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