Driver

UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency is seeking qualified persons for the position of a Driver. 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 requires it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organization. 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.

Minimum qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher
• Driving License
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

Desirable functional skills:

• Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will be required to attend a writing and driving test. Shortlisted candidates will undertake a competency-based interview.

Candidates interested in applying for this position must be a national from Guyana or must hold a valid work permit in Guyana and a valid driver’s license at the time of application, recruitment, and appointment.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted during the application. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants to apply. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, disability, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, or any other fees).

For more information on the anticipated outcomes and the application process, please visit https://www.unhcr.org/other-opportunities.html or UNHCR - Careers and  click on “vacancies” then filter by country “Guyana”. Please note applications are only accepted via the UNHCR career pages.