Job Title: Driver
Job No: 596918
Duty Station: Abuja (FCT)
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
How Can You Make a Difference?
- The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides 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.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
- Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials.
- Maintenance of assigned vehicle.
- Documentation of vehicle-related information.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: A Secondary Education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
- Work Experience: At least 2 years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
- Skills:
- 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 conf identicality, initiative and good judgment.
- Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
UNICEF 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
18th November, 2026; Central Europe Standard Time.
Method of Application
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