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Driver
Senior Driver New New
Driver
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OVERVIEW Post Number : 4INEDPA044GI Grade : G-3 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: New Delhi Job Family: General Administrative Support Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 2+-APR-2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Only candidates who are entitled to work in India may apply to this position OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world
The Institute is a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence
Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the AO of the Institute, the incumbent will serve as “Senior Driver” and will be responsible for the following duties Long Description Duties and Responsibilities Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services
Drive the Office Director, senior-level officials, and other authorized personnel and visitors
Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa, and customs formalities
Ensure cost savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans, and maintaining documentation
Long Description Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, and water levels, car washing, etc and to keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition at all times
Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles
Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registrations and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles
Assist office staff in filing, photocopying, and maintaining stores
Assist in the mailing, collection, and distribution of documents and publications including to ministries and banks
Arrange to pay office telephone and other bills
Carry out certain messenger functions including collecting and delivering mails
Perform other relevant duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Completion of secondary, technical, or vocational school education
A valid driving license is required
Work Experience Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record
Skills and competencies Skills and Competencies Good knowledge of diplomatic protocols, courtesies, and security issues
Ability to present a professional image at all times
Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays
Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations and demonstrate good road etiquette' Good knowledge of local roads and conditions
Good knowledge of maintenance of vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and repair of vehicles
Ability to use GPS and basic computer skills to record information in lT systems Sensitivity to diversity Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client Orientation, and Communication Discretion and respect for confidentiality
The Institute is a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence
Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the AO of the Institute, the incumbent will serve as “Senior Driver” and will be responsible for the following duties Long Description Duties and Responsibilities Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services
Drive the Office Director, senior-level officials, and other authorized personnel and visitors
Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa, and customs formalities
Ensure cost savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans, and maintaining documentation
Long Description Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, and water levels, car washing, etc and to keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition at all times
Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles
Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registrations and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles
Assist office staff in filing, photocopying, and maintaining stores
Assist in the mailing, collection, and distribution of documents and publications including to ministries and banks
Arrange to pay office telephone and other bills
Carry out certain messenger functions including collecting and delivering mails
Perform other relevant duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Completion of secondary, technical, or vocational school education
A valid driving license is required
Work Experience Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record
Skills and competencies Skills and Competencies Good knowledge of diplomatic protocols, courtesies, and security issues
Ability to present a professional image at all times
Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays
Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations and demonstrate good road etiquette' Good knowledge of local roads and conditions
Good knowledge of maintenance of vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and repair of vehicles
Ability to use GPS and basic computer skills to record information in lT systems Sensitivity to diversity Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client Orientation, and Communication Discretion and respect for confidentiality
