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: Driver
Job no: 593911
Location: Kaduna
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: G-2
Categories: Operations
About the Job
- As a Driver you will provide reliable and safe driving services while ensuring compliance with local traffic rules and UNICEF protocols.
- You will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, adaptability and protocol awareness.
- You will also be expected to support administrative tasks and engage in self-directed learning during non-driving periods.
- As a driver you will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
- Safe and Reliable Driving Services
- Routine Vehicle Care, Maintenance and Readiness
- Use of Digital Tools and Tracking Systems
- Trip Documentation and Reporting
- Communication and Emergency Readiness
- Support Office Operations During Idle Periods.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: A secondary education and a valid driver`s license is required.
- Work Experience: Minimum of two years of professional driving experience in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
- Skills: Knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations, local context, vehicle maintenance, GPS navigation or VHF radio is required.
- Language Requirements : Proficiency in English and basic Hausa is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Experience working in emergency response, international organizations or embassies, with protocol awareness, and airport reception of guests is an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset.
Competencies:
- 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.
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