Driver at UNICEF

How can you make a difference?

• The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services while ensuring compliance with local traffic rules and UNICEF protocols.
• Drivers are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, adaptability and protocol awareness. They are also expected to support administrative tasks and engage in self-directed learning during non-driving periods.
• The Driver demonstrates 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.
• If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary Education along with a valid drivers’s licence and knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations
• Work Experience: Minimum two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Skills: Safe driving, Defensive driving, Vehicle maintenance, GPS navigation, Route planning, Security protocols, Radio communication, Emergency response, Record keeping, Mobile apps.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chines, French, Russian or Spanish) or local language of the duty station is considered an asset.
• Experience in airport protocol and remote field driving experience.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.