UNHCR
Driver
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“Driver at UNHCR. Skills: Driving, Basic Vehicle Mechanical. 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.”
Industry & Context.
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).
Candidates must be legally present in Brazil at the time of application, recruitment and hire., Only Brazilian citizens or candidates legally present in Brazil will be considered eligible.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations, Basic Vehicle Mechanical
Nice to Have
Prior working experience as a driver with UNHCR, other UN agencies, and/or international and national NGOs, Experience in performing day-to-day vehicle maintenance and minor repairs, Experience providing general administrative support and acting as a safety focal point, Administrative experience using tools to log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, and related records, Completion of UNHCR training such as Safe Road Use, Vehicle Tracking System for Drivers, and related courses
What You'll Do.
Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers
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 check oil
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.
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.
issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
regular contacts with staff within the UNHCR Office and with others (including Partners, government authorities, etc. ) outside UNHCR involving a limited exchange of information.; in close collaboration with the Admin Officer who oversees the fleet and bookings.
Communication Scope
communication and teamwork skills
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** May 19, 2026 **Hardship Level** U (unclassified) **Family Type** No designation **Residential location (if applicable)** **Grade** GS2 **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** General Service **Reason** Regular > Regular Assignment **Target Start Date** 2026-06-01 **Standard Job Description** Driver Organizational Setting and Work Relationships 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 require it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation. 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. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties \- 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 immig
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