Senior Driver (G3)

Background:

1.

The Fund Administration Unit provides administrative and financial support to the Centre, enabling the effective implementation of the Centre’s mandate.
2.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Fund Administration and the technical coordination of Procurement and Asset Management (P&AM) Associate, the incumbent provides professional driving services for the Head of Mission, Centre’s staff and supports the effective operation and maintenance of the Centre’s vehicle fleet. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the «Chief of Fund Administration», the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Provides safe, reliable and timely transportation services for the Head of Mission, Centre’s staff and high-level officials/visitors in strict compliance with applicable Traffic Laws and delivery and collection of official mail, documents and other items;

2. Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates customs formalities as required;

3. Conducts daily inspections of assigned vehicles, including checking oil, water, tyres, battery, brakes. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;

4. Performs minor vehicle maintenance, arranges servicing and repairs with authorized service providers, ensures that the assigned vehicle/s are kept clean and presentable;

5. Maintains accurate records of official trips, mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance, repairs and vehicle servicing, updates the Fleet Management Database, maintains inventory records of vehicle-related supplies and equipment, and prepares monthly fuel consumption reports in accordance with the established procedures.

   For more detailed information on the structure and work of the «OSCE Centre in Ashgabat», please see: «www.osce.org/ashgabat» 

Necessary Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Completed secondary education

• Experience and knowledge/skills:

  • Four years’ work experience as a driver, preferably in international or diplomatic organization; safe driving record.
  • Good knowledge of the city of Ashgabat and surroundings. 
  • Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.
  • Working knowledge of the language of the duty station and basic knowledge of English.
  • Valid local driver’s licence, category “B”.
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, including mastery of safe driving techniques; awareness of basic rules of close protection and chauffeur courtesies (including the VIP/protocol driving procedures). Skills in minor vehicle repair, initiative and discretion.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain electronic fleet records. 

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is EUR 773 (per month). OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Turkmenistan. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. 

Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. 

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance. 

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years. 

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Additional Information

• Issued by: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
• Requisition ID: TUR000047
• Contract Type: Local Contracted
• Grade: G3
• Job Level: General Services
• Job Type: Contracted
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: TUR - OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ashgabat
• Issue Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Closing Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Employee Status: Fixed Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED)
• Target Start Date: September, 2026