Senior Driver G3 DC

 

Grade: GS3

Vacancy no.: POS/DC/GS3/062/2025

Publication date: 30 June 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 14 July 2025

 

Job ID: 13022 - POS/DC/GS3/062/2025
Department: ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbbean
Organization Unit: ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean
Location: PUNTA GORDA, Belize  
Contract type: Fixed-term

Contract duration: One year with the possibility of extension

 

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

 

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

 

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates*

*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria. The ILO may only offer a contract to persons who have a valid residency status and work permit in Belize.

 

The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

 

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

 

*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is US$31,125.00 (Belizean dollars) yearly.

Introduction

The Participation, Ownership, and Sustainable Progress for Economic Resilience (PROSPER) project will promote local economic development (LED) in a participatory planning approach, involving persons in rural and indigenous communities and particularly women and youth, while integrating the development of skills and entrepreneurship competencies and mainstreaming gender and environmentally sustainable practices to address the needs and challenges of communities. This position is based in Punta Gorda, Belize. Project implementation will be in Toledo District, including some activities in Stan Creek. 

The Senior Driver provides administrative support to the project implementation, in line with established project plans and objectives.  

As a member of the project team, the Senior Driver is responsible for reliable and safe driving services to the project implementation team, other officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity and sense of responsibility. The incumbent is accountable for arranging airport VIP and protocol services and customs clearances when receiving high-level delegations.

1.     Reporting lines: 

The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager. Technical support for the project will be provided by the ILO Specialists in various areas of project intervention as necessary. Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery, ensuring that agreed results are achieved and that work is coordinated and integrated with related services within processing timelines. Work assignments are generally carried out with the incumbent operating with direct supervision. Work is reviewed for feasibility of recommendations and correctness of end results.

Description of Duties

1. Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services when driving the office vehicles for official purposes. 
2. Greet officials and v