Driver at the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

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 fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver, GS-2

Job Number: 522196
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Work Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Purpose of the Post

• Under the general supervision of the Administrative Associate and general supervision of the Senior Driver, Driver at G-2 level will  provide 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.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and related Duties/Tasks
Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials:

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
• Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle:

• Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.

Documentation of vehicle related information:

• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Education: A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver's license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of work experience as a Driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English is required.

Skills Required:

• 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 confidentiality, initiative and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background

Core Values and Competencies Required
Core values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies:

• Communication (Level I)
• Working with people (Level I)
• Drive for Results (Level I)

Functional competencies:

• Analyzing (Level I)
• Learning and Researching (Level I)
• Planning and Organizing (Level I)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (Level I)

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2019 at 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

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

Note

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
• Female candidates are specially encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Nigerian Nationals only.