The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development.
Background Information
Title of Post: Driver
Grade level of Post LSC-2
Number of Positions: 3 (Three – Ilorin, Yola and Sokoto, Nigeria)
Position Numbers: 223626 – Ilorin
223627 – Yola
223628 – Sokoto
Duty Stations: Ilorin, Yola and Sokoto
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Fixed Term/Temporary: Local Service Contract
Roles and Responsibilities
S/he will be responsible for
- Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required.
- Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings
- Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports
- Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities
- Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary
- Assisting with general administrative duties as required.
- Performa any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Required competencies
UNFPA Values
- Exemplifying integrity.
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Embracing change
UNFPA Core Competencies
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
UNFPA Functional Competencies
- Providing logistical support
- Managing data
- Managing documents, correspondence and reports
- Managing information and workflow
- Planning, organizing and multitasking
Qualification and Work Experience
- Completion of Secondary School or GCE O’Level certificate or its equivalent
Work Experience
- Three (3) years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
- Being familiar with the geographical, social and cultural environment of (Sokoto, Ilorin and Yola), Nigeria and the zones of UNFPA’s interventions in Nigeria.
- Good knowledge of using HF, VHF radios.
- Skill in minor vehicle repairs.
Language
Proficiency In both written and spoken English is required
Application Dealine Thursday, 11 September, 2025
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified Should go click link below to Apply.
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