UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them reach their potential, from early childhood to adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job, it’s a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff a variety of professional and personal development opportunities that will help them strengthen their sense of duty while serving children and communities around the world. We welcome all those who wish to integrate and thrive in a diverse and passionate culture, combined with attractive pay and benefits.

Visit  our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

Every child deserves a hero!

UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere in the world, in all of the organization’s activities, whether programs, advocacy, or operations. The equity strategy, which focuses on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into concrete actions. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have the opportunity to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential, without discrimination, prejudice, or favoritism. To the extent that a child has unequal opportunities in life—whether social, political, economic, civic, or cultural—their rights are violated. It is increasingly clear that investing in the health, education, and protection of the most disadvantaged citizens of a society—that is, combating inequality—will not only enable all children to reach their potential but will also ensure sustainable growth and stability for countries. This is why it is so important to emphasize equity. This accelerates progress towards the realization of the human rights of all children, which is UNICEF’s universal mission as defined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you tell the difference ?

Job objective

Under the supervision of the G-6 level Operations Assistant, the G-2 level driver provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility and excellent knowledge of protocol, while ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The driver demonstrates a customer-oriented approach, a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different nationalities and cultures.

Summary of main functions/responsibilities:

1. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and managers.
2. Maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
3. Documentation of vehicle information.

 1. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and managers.

Driving service vehicles to transport UN staff, officials, and visitors, as well as for the delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items, and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport. This may include, if necessary, assisting with basic visa and customs formalities.

 2. Maintenance of the assigned vehicle.

Ensure the vehicle is kept in good working order at all times by carrying out minor repairs, arranging for major repairs, changing the oil on time, checking the tires, brakes, water level and washing the car.

3. Documentation of vehicle-related information.

Ensures the availability of all required documents/supplies, including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle records, office directory, city/country map, first aid kit and necessary spare parts in the vehicle assigned to him/her; follows up on insurance and other tax formalities.

Impact of the results

The effectiveness and efficiency of the support provided by the driver ensure the safe and timely transport of staff, officials and visitors to their place of work, as well as the efficient maintenance of office-owned or leased vehicles, thus contributing to the smooth running of the office, which in turn strengthens UNICEF’s capacity to implement programs for the most vulnerable women and children in this particular country.

To qualify as an advocate for all children, you must meet the following conditions…

• Education: A high school diploma (Baccalaureate) is required, as well as a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience as a driver in an International Organization, Embassy or United Nations System, with a safe driving record, is required.
• SKILLS :
  • – Good knowledge of the city, local roads and the conditions in which the office is located;
    – Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, protocol and rules of courtesy for drivers;
    – Ability to perform minor repairs on vehicles;
    – Ability to treat visitors patiently and tactfully;
    – Strong sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
    – Ability to work effectively with people from different national and cultural backgrounds. 
  • Core values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core skills:

    • Communication (I)
    • Teamwork (I)
    • Results Orientation (I)

    Functional skills:

    • Analysis (I)
    • Learning and research (I)
    • Planning and organization (I)
    • Adherence to instructions and procedures (I)

• Language:  Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (English) or a local language is an asset.

Application files:

– An updated CV including your references who were your supervisors,

– The required diploma or higher level.

For each child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values ​​of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it:  UNICEF Values

The UNICEF skills required for this position are…

• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical conduct (1)
• Works collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (1)
• Strives to achieve demonstrable results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF exists to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our staff must reflect the diversity of these children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone , regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socioeconomic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a  wide range of measures to promote a more diverse workforce , such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding leave, and  reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not recruit candidates who are married to children (persons under 18 years of age). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional information for background checks.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical screening. A visa from the host country of the duty station is required for IP posts and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). If you are selected for a UNICEF post, you must either be vaccinated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant UN department. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your selection.

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