IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

a. Organizational Setting

The position is located in the Diplomatic Engagement and Assemblies Affairs Division of the Sector of the Director General.

b. Purpose Statement

The incumbent performs the duties related to the position of driver both within and outside the Organization.  He/she drives an official service car to transport the Director General, staff members, equipment, documents and supplies.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of and reports to the Protocol Manager.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.  Meets, in rotation with the other drivers, the needs of the Organization (including driving the Director General or any other senior official and/or high-level visitor on official business) bearing in mind that these services may be required beyond the normal working hours of drivers (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.).

b.  Collect and deposit inter-organizational mail at the Palais des Nations daily.

c.  Performs, in rotation with the other drivers, any errands with one of the official service vehicles between WIPO and various official institutions (international organizations, consulates, permanent missions, agencies of the State of Geneva, banks, airport, post office, etc.).

d.  Settles expenses for visas, document legalizations and other expenditure with the appropriate fund and reports to the line manager.

e.  Respond to official service requests from line managers.

f.   Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and refueling of the assigned vehicle.

g.  Perform other related duties as required by the Division.

Education (Essential)

Secondary education or equivalent.

Experience (Essential)

At least one year's experience of similar work as a professional driver.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience driving VIPs.

Languages (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of French or English and good knowledge of the other language.

Languages (Desirable)

Knowledge of another official UN language.

Job-Related Competencies (Essential)

Valid Swiss driving license and a good driving record.

Self-management and initiative in compliance with internal rules and regulations.

Good general appearance, discretion, tact and courtesy.

Time management skills.

Job-Related Competencies (Desirable)

Good knowledge of Geneva and the surrounding area.

Knowledge of international organizations.

Ability to use computer hardware and software (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).

1.  Communicating effectively

2.  Showing team spirit

3.  Demonstrating integrity

4.  Valuing diversity

5.  Producing results

6.  Showing service orientation

7.  Seeing the big picture

8.  Seeking change and innovation

9.  Developing yourself and others.

Mobility:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities of the Organization. Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions.

Annual salary (Net of tax):  66,679 CHF

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

* Initial fixed-term appointment of one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions.  The selected candidate's appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term.  S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.

This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).

Dependency allowances

7,939 CHF per year for dependent spouse;  6,398 CHF per year for each dependent child.

Language allowance

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish: 4,788 CHF per year for two of these languages, and 3,192 CHF per year for one of them.  The allowance is not payable for the mother tongue or the main working language of the staff member.  The grant of this allowance is subject to examination.

General Service posts are generally subject to local recruitment.  Staff in the General Service category is recruited in the host country or within reasonable commuting distance of the Headquarters.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.