Batch of 6 positions: Driver (G-2), Fixed Term Position, Malawi (Open to Malawian Nationals Only)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
As a driver, under the supervision of the Administrative Associate, you will support programme delivery and business continuity by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. This includes staff mobility, field missions, emergency response efforts, and the secure movement of operational resources across the Malawi Country Office. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining vehicle readiness, ensuring compliance with transport, safety, and security standards, completing accurate trip and vehicle documentation, and supporting routine administrative and operational functions. The role requires professionalism, integrity, discretion, courtesy, and strong client orientation when engaging with staff, government counterparts, partners, and visitors. Through effective fleet management and operational support, you will contribute to UNICEF’s ability to reach vulnerable communities and deliver results for children and women in Malawi.
Responsibilities
The Driver will support programme delivery and business continuity by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. This includes ensuring the safe mobility of staff, supporting field missions, contributing to emergency response efforts, and facilitating the secure movement of operational resources within the Malawi Country Office. Key responsibilities include maintaining vehicles in optimal working condition, adhering strictly to all transport, safety, and security standards, and meticulously completing all required trip and vehicle documentation. The role also involves providing support for routine administrative and operational tasks as needed. Professionalism, integrity, discretion, courtesy, and a strong client-oriented approach are essential when interacting with UNICEF staff, government counterparts, partners, and visitors. The Driver will contribute to UNICEF’s mission by ensuring effective fleet management and operational support, thereby enabling the organization to reach vulnerable communities and achieve results for children and women in Malawi.
Work Experience
At least two (2) years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
Skills
Vehicle maintenance, Trip documentation, Client service, Emergency response, Safe driving record, Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations, Professionalism, Integrity, Discretion, Courtesy, Client orientation, Fleet management