JOB DESCRIPTION: 
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 upkeep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organization. He/ she 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, he/ she 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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- 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;
- Ensure valid documentation for passengers, items or cargo in vehicle;
- Perform other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- For G2D - 2 years of relevant experience with completion of primary education or high school diploma or higher;
- Driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
- DV-basic vehicle mechanical skills.
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;
- Proficiency in Eastern Armenian; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
Competency Requirements:
All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/ or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below:
Core Competencies:
- Accountability;
- Communication;
- Organizational Awareness;
- Teamwork and Collaboration;
- Commitment to Continuous Learning;
- Client and Result Orientation.
Cross-Functional Competencies:
- Technological Awareness;
- Analytical Thinking;
- Planning and Organizing.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
Applicants are invited to fill in the online application. It is very important that all internal applicants update their fact sheets (languages, education, and prior working experience) before submitting their applications. “External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external UNHCR website. Application and instructions are provided on:
www.unhcr.org - Careers - Vacancies - Armenia.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a driving test and a competency-based interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
For any technical problems encountered during the online application, please contact the UNHCR Armenia HR Unit on *******@*****.*** well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for problems to be resolved.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at:
http://icsc.un.org.
OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: 
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: 
Consent:
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Useful links:
http://un.am/en/agency/UNHCRhttps://www.unhcr.org/https://undg.org/document/united-nations-sustainable-development-cooperation-framework/https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/.
Note: Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.