Driver, LSC-2, Belize City, Belize [Re-Advertisement] at unfpa

Belize City, Belize District, Belize -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Vehicle Maintenance, Clerical Skills, Customer Service, Communication, Logistics, Protocol Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity, Discretion, Integrity, Safety Awareness, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Emergency Response, Minor Vehicle Repairs

Industry

International Affairs

Description

The Position: The post of Driver is located in UNFPA Liaison Office, Belize and reports to the Liaison Officer, Belize. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results. Job Purpose: The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Director, Deputy Director and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. You would be responsible for: Drives for UNFPA officials and staff. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including assisting with visa and customs formalities arrangement when required. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of assigned vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc so that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good running condition. Ensures 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 for the assigned vehicle. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident. Provides timely and effective office assistant support, including but not limited to (a) Receives and assists visitors to office, (b) Answers telephone, directs calls and responds to routine inquiries (c) Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, (d) Dispatches outgoing communication and Logs and routes all incoming correspondence and documents, (e) Assists in the mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications, (f) Assists office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores, when required. Performs administrative duties to support the operational efficiency and functioning of the office (e.g. AODocs, and other system functions) Provides communications support and backstopping in collaboration with the programme and operations team, particularly the Communications Officer/Focal Points Makes logistical arrangements/provides support for internal and external meetings, workshops, and special events. Supports staff in emergency and humanitarian related activities and response. Performs other duties, as required Qualifications and Experience: Education: Completed High School Education. Knowledge and Experience: Valid driver’s license and safe driving record Minimum of two years’ work experience as a driver Work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system is an advantage Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions Skill in minor vehicle repairs Basic clerical skills are required Languages: Good knowledge of the working language of Belize, English. Spanish language is an advantage UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more. Disclaimer: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Responsibilities

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNFPA officials and staff, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity. Additional responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, assisting visitors, and performing administrative duties to support office operations.