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Deadline for ApplicationsOctober 7, 2025

Hardship LevelB

Family TypeFamily

Family TypeFamily

Residential location (if applicable)

GradeGS2

Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service

ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment

Target Start Date2025-11-01

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G2D - 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

*Driving Licences;

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

Desirable

Not specified.

Functional Skills

* DV-Driving Rules and Regulations

DV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills;

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile Elegibilidad:

- Las personas que apliquen deben residir legalmente en Costa Rica al momento de la solicitud, el reclutamiento y la contratación.

- Solo se considerarán elegibles los candidatos con permiso de trabajo legal en Costa Rica.

- De acuerdo con la Política de Reclutamiento y Asignaciones (RAP) esta vacante está publicada solo para candidatos internos.

- Candidatos internos: funcionarios actuales del ACNUR que tienen un contrato indefinido o fixed-term, reclutados luego de un proceso de selección competitivo que incluyó la revisión del "Regional Assignment Committee". ( Parágrafo 10.1.g: de la "Recruitment and Assignment Policy - PL/2025/03")

El equipo de ACNUR está compuesto por personas de diversas nacionalidades, culturas, idiomas y opiniones. Buscamos mantener y fortalecer esta diversidad y garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades, nos comprometemos a mantener la diversidad en términos de edad, identidad y expresión de género, orientación sexual, nacionalidad, identidad racial y creencias religiosas, entre otros. Unirse a nosotros significa vivir, compartir y promover estos valores fundamentales de inclusión, diversidad e igualdad.

Se motiva especialmente a aplicar a las personas pertenecientes a minorías, con capacidades especiales y que cumplan con los requisitos de cada vacante. Todas las solicitudes serán tratadas con la más estricta confidencialidad.

Todos los miembros del equipo de ACNUR deben contribuir, individual y colectivamente, a un entorno laboral donde cada persona se sienta segura y empoderada para desempeñar sus funciones. Esto incluye demostrar una tolerancia cero ante la explotación y el abuso sexual, el acoso (incluido el acoso sexual), el sexismo, la desigualdad de género, la discriminación y el abuso de poder.

Como individuos y como directivos, todos deben ser proactivos en la prevención y respuesta ante conductas inapropiadas, apoyar el diálogo continuo sobre estos asuntos y denunciar y buscar orientación y apoyo de los recursos pertinentes de ACNUR cuando surjan estos problemas.

ACNUR no cobra ninguna tarifa en ninguna etapa del proceso de selección (solicitud, entrevista, tramitación, formación ni ningún otro cargo).

En su solicitud, debe incluir toda su experiencia laboral, ya que será valorada.

Los candidatos preseleccionados podrían tener que presentarse a un examen y/o una entrevista. Solo se notificará a los candidatos preseleccionados. No se aceptarán solicitudes fuera de plazo.

Perfil deseado: Se requiere de una persona interesada en apoyar la labor humanitaria en la Zona Norte de Costa Rica, una persona responsable, respetuosa, comprometida, proactiva y abierta a nuevos conocimientos. Se motiva a aplicar a personas de Upala y alrededores, interesadas y dispuestas a apoyar la labor. Es deseable que el aplicante posea conocimientos básicos en ambiente Windows, Outlook, internet y servicio al cliente (buen trato y facilidad de palabras).

Debe contar con una experiencia mínima 2 años en condición de conductor específico para otras personas u organizaciones, debe contar como mínimo con licencia B1 vigente; con conocimiento de la legislación y de las normas de seguridad para la conducción, vigentes en Costa Rica. Persona dispuesta a apoyar a sus colegas en viajes al terreno mediante el acompañamiento, el apoyo con carga y descarga de equipos, suministros y otros artículos, apoyos logísticos, atento a la generación de alertas por temas de seguridad identificados, dispuesto a realizar misiones en terreno donde requerirá pernoctar por una o más noches fuera de su residencia, disponibilidad de horarios flexibles de jornada, incluso en feriados o fines de semana (si así se requiere). Siempre manteniendo el respeto, la cordialidad, la comunicación asertiva y las buenas relaciones interpersonales.

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Operational context

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Living and Working Conditions:

Additional Qualifications

SkillsDV - Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills, DV-Driving Rules and Regulations

Education

CertificationsDriving License - Other

Work Experience

CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Additional Information

Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

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