Driver

Job Summary

The Driver will provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for UNICEF staff, visitors, consultants, and goods, including travel to remote field locations. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and responsibility while ensuring compliance with local traffic regulations and UNICEF safety standards. The successful candidate will also support vehicle maintenance, fleet documentation, digital tracking systems, emergency communication, and general office operations when required.

Purpose

Provide reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulation. 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.

If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks

1. Safe and Reliable Driving Services

• Provide safe and timely transportation of UNICEF staff, visitors, consultants, and goods, including to remote field locations.
• Adhere to traffic regulations and UNICEF safety standards.
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and support for visitors, including airport pickups and basic protocol assistance.

2. Routine Vehicle Care, Maintenance and Readiness

• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate servicing and repairs with the supervisor.
• Keep vehicles clean, secure, and equipped with required safety and operational supplies.

3. Use of Digital Tools and Tracking Systems

• Use vehicle tracking systems (VTS), the UN Mobility Tool, and other digital platforms to support fleet operations.
• Manage trip information, routing, and travel status through approved digital tools.
• Comply with fleet management procedures and reporting requirements.

4. Trip Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate vehicle records, including mileage, fuel consumption, trip details, and service history.
• Prepare and submit required transport and fleet reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure all travel and vehicle documentation is up to date.

5. Communication and Emergency Support

• Maintain communication during field movements using radios and mobile devices.
• Follow emergency response and incident-reporting procedures.
• Support safe operations in coordination with UNDSS and field teams, including basic vehicle recovery when required.

6. Support Office Operations During Idle Periods

• Complete mandatory learning and compliance requirements.
• Provide administrative support, including mail delivery, document handling, and office errands.
• Participate in team meetings, safety briefings, and support overall fleet operations and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Secondary Education in any related fields is required.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in transportation, fleet management, road safety and any other related fields is required.

Skills

• Experience in defensive driving, safety compliance, vehicle maintenance, vehicle inspection, route planning, and radio communication are required.

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English is required.