Driver GS-2 Temporary Appointment (364 days) , Amman-Jordan

Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations or Operations/Administrative Manager/Assistant, the Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring 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.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations or Operations/Administrative Manager/Assistant, the Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring 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.

Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials

Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials and visitors and delivery

And collection of mail, documents and other items, and meeting official personnel and

Visitors at the airport and may include assisting with basic visa and customs formalities

Arrangements when required.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle

Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing  minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels and car washing.

Documentation of vehicle related information

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, Vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…

• Education: Secondary Education; a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Experience: Two years of work experience as a driver is required. Experience in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is an asset.
• Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English.
• We strongly encourage Female candidates to apply 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.