Senior Driver

OVERVIEW

Position Number: 3CLADM0710RP

Grade: G-3

Parent Sector: Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)

Duty Station: Santiago

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): 07/10/2026

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

Only candidates who are eligible to work in Chile may apply to this position

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

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

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

More specifically, the incumbent will undertake the following duties:

• Drives the Director of the Office, and when available, the UNESCO staff, officials, visitors and authorized personnel using the Office vehicle, ensuring reliable and safe driving services.
• Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and, when required, facilitates basic visa and customs formalities. Drives vehicle on field trips, as required.
• 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 the vehicle prior to and after the workshop visit.
• Ensures availibility 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 vehicule; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents. Assist on installations and use the VHF radio/mobile/satellite phone in the vehicle.
• Delivers and collects mail and documents, including visas, identity cards, driving licenses and other necessary personnel-related documents, in accordance with requirements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other items as required.
• Undertakes  basic clerical duties, such as photocopying, binding, assisting with filing, paying some 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 or vocational education.
• Valid category B driving license held for more than 5 years.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a driver.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Vehicle maintenance skills and basic skills in automotive mechanics.
• Excellent knowledge of Chilean traffic laws and regulations.
• 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 with 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.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of Spanish (wtritten and spoken) and basic knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Certification in first aid.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience within the UN system, and international organisation or diplomatic mission.
• Experience in customs procedures and protocol.

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. 

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is CLP 20,378,000.00 

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. 

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.  

Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. 

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies to a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Geographical mobility is required for staff members appointed to UNESCO’s international posts.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. UNESCO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: https://www.whed.net
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by the Organization, is required for International Professional positions.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.