Driver, GS2, Lebanon, Temporary Appointment (Beirut, Qobayat, Tripoli, Tyre and Zahle)

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Important Note:

This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement for GS2, Driver, UNICEF Lebanon Office.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply

I.  Organizational Context Purpose for the job:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of a nation.

 Purpose for the job

 Under the supervision of the Administrative 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.

II. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
2. Maintenance of assigned vehicle
3. Documentation of vehicle-related information

• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials

 Drives office vehicles for the transportation of UN staff, high level officials and other visitors and delivery

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

visitors at the airport.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle

 Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing  minor repairs, making arrangement through the supervisor for major repairs, timely oil change, 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

III. Impact of Results

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 owned/rented by the office, thus supporting the efficient running of the office which in turn strengthens UNICEF’s capacity in delivering programmes for the most vulnerable women and children in that particular country.

IV. Competencies and level of proficiency required

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication (I)
• Working with people (I)
• Drive for Results (I)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (I)
• Learning and Researching (I)
• Planning and Organizing (I)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Secondary Education; a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. 

Elementary degree in lieu of 4 years of experience is accepted.

Experience: Two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.

Language Requirements:  

- Proficiency in English is required

- Fluency of the local language is required

In your letter of application, kindly list your preference of duty station in ranking order from 1 to 5.