Senior Driver at 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 fulfill 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: Senior Driver

Job no: 593919
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Categories: Transportation

About the Job

• You provide high-level, secure, and professional driving services to the Head of Office (HoE). 
• This role goes beyond basic transportation duties and requires strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders, knowledge of diplomatic and UN protocols, proficiency in digital tracking systems, and a client-service-oriented approach.
• In addition to driving responsibilities, you provide basic administrative and logistical support and contribute to the professional development of other drivers.
• You demonstrate a client-oriented mindset, a strong sense of responsibility, courtesy, discretion, and tact, as well as the ability to work effectively with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reliable and Safe Driving Services 
• Effective Coordination and Protocol Engagement
• Vehicle Maintenance, Readiness and Incident Response
• Use of Digital Systems and Devices
• Administrative and Logistical Support
• Guidance to Junior Drivers
• Learning and development during Downtimes
• To qualify as an Advocate for every child, you will have… 

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary education is required, along with a valid driver's license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Work Experience: Minimum three years of relevant work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record is required. 
• Skills: Knowledge of Protocol Compliance, Safe driving, Vehicle Tracking Systems, and Vehicle maintenance is required. 
• Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience with VIP protocol, airport meeting protocol, emergency response and first-aid certification is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset.
• For every Child, you demonstrate...

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.

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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