Senior Driver at UNESCO in Beijing, Beijing, China

OVERVIEW

Position Number: 4CNADM0707RP

Grade: G-3

Parent Sector: Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)

Duty Station: Beijing

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): 30/11/2026

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

Only candidates entitled to work in the People's Republic of China may apply to this position

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the authority of the Director and UNESCO Representative Regional Office for East Asia in Beijing, and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the Senior Driver shall provide reliable and safe driving services to the Director of Office and high-ranking UN officials and visitors and staff, 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 be required to:

• Drive the Director of Office, UNESCO/UN officials and staff, including senior and high-ranking officials and visitors.
• Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving services.
• Meet senior staff, officials and visitors at the airport, including assisting, when required, with basic visa and customs formalities.
• When necessary, translate in local language for the Head/Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle.
• Coordinate routes and, where applicable, schedule drivers and vehicle for use daily basis. May instruct other drivers in matters pertaining to traffic and safety regulations, office regulations with respect to vehicles and equipment and safety measures.
• Coordinate arrangements for major repairs.
• Ensure cost-savings through proper upkeep of vehicles and accurate day-to-day maintenance of vehicle(s) and/or coordination of daily vehicle logs; prepares vehicle maintenance logs and reports. Refer to the AO/SAA problems such as abuse/misuse of equipment and vehicles.
• 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 necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items as required.
• Undertake 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, tehcnical and/or vocational school education.
• A valid local driving licence C, with a clean driving record held for more than 5 years.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a driver.

Long Description

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Vehicle maintenance skills and basic skills in automotive mechanics.
• Excellent knowledge of People's Republic of China 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 Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Certificate in first aid.

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

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 183 965 CNY.

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

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

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.