Driver

GradeGS2

Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service

ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

Hardship LevelA (least hardship)

Family TypeFamily<p></p><p></p>

Residential location (if applicable)

Target Start Date2025-07-15

Target End Date2025-12-31

Deadline for ApplicationsJuly 10, 2025

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 ProfileThe Driver reports to Associate Field Officer/Assistant Protection Officer based at Adana Field Unit and facilitates transportation of staff to daily visits in the area of responsibility with local institutions, and partner organizations as well as meetings with refugees including Gaziantep FU, Sanliurfa FU and other provinces in the region.

The desired candidate profile for this post includes the following:
• Work experience as a driver in professional capacity, preferably in UN agencies, NGOs, and/or institutions.
• Familiarity with the road networks and geographical features of Adana and Southeastern Turkiye is highly desirable, as it contributes to efficient route planning and safe transportation.
• The incumbent will frequently be assigned to VolRep missions at border locations, which constitute the majority of the current workload.
• All assignments and scheduling will be based on a rotational system, and the incumbent may be required to work during nightshifts as needed.
• Weekend assignments and field missions will be required.
• Due to operational needs, the incumbent must demonstrate flexibility with regard to changes in plans and schedules.
• Excellent Turkish language skills, knowledge of English and/or Arabic is desirable.

Living and Working Conditions:
UNHCR 's structure in SE Turkey includes a Sub-Office located in Gaziantep and three field units located in Gaziantep, Sanliurfa and Adana. The Driver will be based in Adana, supporting the Field Unit covering Adana and two neighboring provinces, Hatay and Mersin. Adana Field Unit is covering an area which hosts over 552,000 refugees and asylum seekers as of 19 June 2025.
On 6 February, two major earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.5 magnitude in Kahramanmaraş Province impacted eleven provinces in Türkiye’s southeast region and neighboring Syria. Numerous aftershocks, including deadly ones, have continuously impacted the situation in the region. Earthquake resulted with a very high number of casualties, and has triggered population movement, including refugees, to other areas in Turkiye that were not affected by this disaster. Due to the impact of the earthquake, population movement has particularly occurred from Hatay to Adana, leading to a decrease in the housing stock in Adana.

The Field Unit’s office is located in the city center and has a central location in terms of transportation, accessible by all public transport vehicles. The banking system in Adana adheres to national standards and, in terms of education, hosts Turkey's most established and renowned universities. Additionally, it has a very extensive and accessible healthcare system. Staff members and their families have access to numerous and easily reachable hospitals.
Proximity to the Syrian border has led to a sensitive security in South-eastern Turkey since the Syrian conflict began. However, the level of general criminality is low. The current security levels in Southeast Turkiye is Level 2, with some parts of the AoR (10 Km distance from the border area, plus Reyhanli and Mardin in the east) at Level 4. There are no known direct threats towards the United Nations and its staff in the area, but vigilance and awareness are required in the changing security environment. Due to the relatively recent developments at the border areas (increasing number of Voluntary Return cases at the border gates in Hatay), the UN staff in Adana FU are advised to increase their precaution measures in general. Area Security plans and Security levels are being updated.

PLEASE DO NOT USE TURKISH CHARACTERS IN YOUR NAME & SURNAME INFORMATION.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to successful reference checks and integrity clearance.

A break of minimum 31 days is required before a staff member who currently holds a Fixed-term or Indefinite Appointment may be rehired on a Temporary Appointment.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.
External candidates should be legally present in Türkiye at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Non-Turkish citizens are required to upload their residence permits or relevant documents under the ‘Certifications’ section, by selecting the type as ‘Personnel Administration – Other’, in order to be considered for this job opening. Applications by non-Turkish citizens will NOT be considered if a valid residence permit is not attached to the application.
For further information on how to apply, please visit ‘UNHCR - Application and Selection’ page, at https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html.

Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

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Additional Qualifications

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

Education

CertificationsDriving License - Other

Work Experience

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