Driver

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Tunis is seeking a professional Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation and logistical support for staff, consultants, and official visitors throughout the contract period.

Key responsibilities

• Operate official UN vehicles for missions within Tunis and across Tunisia, ensuring compliance with UN road safety and security procedures.
• Transport the OHCHR Representative, staff, consultants, and experts, as well as meet visitors at airports and arrange onward travel.
• Maintain vehicles in clean, good‑working condition, perform routine inspections (oil, coolant, brakes, tyres, battery) and coordinate servicing.
• Accurately record mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance in vehicle logbooks.
• Deliver and collect official mail, documents and small equipment, and provide logistical support for meetings, workshops and field missions.
• Ensure vehicle registration, insurance and inspection documents remain valid and report any mechanical defects promptly.
• Uphold confidentiality of all official information and perform any additional duties assigned by the Representative or supervisor.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum two years of professional driving experience; experience with the United Nations or similar international organizations is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Tunisia’s road network and ability to drive defensively.
• Fluency in Arabic and French (oral and written); working knowledge of English is desirable.

Required skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Ability to use GPS and navigation applications.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures.