Driver

Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials. Maintenance of assigned vehicle.

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We invite applications for:

Duty Station: Abuja (FCT) Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

How Can You Make A Difference?:

• The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
• The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Summary Of Key Functions / Accountabilities:

• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials.
• Maintenance of assigned vehicle.
• Documentation of vehicle-related information.

• Education: A Secondary Education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Skills:

• Good knowledge of the city, local roads and conditions where the office is located.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors.
• High sense of conf identicality, initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drive to achieve results for impact.
• Innovates and embraces change.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Thinks and acts strategically.
• Works collaboratively with others.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

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