Driver, G-2, Fixed Term Position, Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, #00085377

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty children face, while responding to needs with interventions addressing multiple causative factors.

Job Purpose

The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and sense of responsibility. This role requires an excellent knowledge of protocol while 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. The efficiency and efficacy of the support provided by the Driver ensures the safe and timely transportation of staff, officials, and visitors to work assignments, and the efficient maintenance of vehicles, thus supporting the efficient running of the office and strengthening UNICEF’s capacity in delivering programmes for the most vulnerable women and children.

Responsibilities

Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors, and for the delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items. Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required. Ensures the assigned vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, checking tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing. Maintains a logbook of all official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, and lubrication. Ensures the availability of all the required documents and supplies, including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle. Keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. Adheres to all safety regulations and traffic laws. Reports any accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as required.

Work Experience

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Transportation, Logistics, Fleet Management, Vehicle Maintenance, Road Safety, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Courier Services, Travel Support, or Protocol.

Skills

Confidentiality, Professionalism, Reliability, Safe Driving, Sense of Responsibility, Fluency, Defensive Driving Training, Knowledge of Local Geography, Embassy Experience, Vehicle Repair, First Aid, Client-oriented approach

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