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About UNICEF

UNICEF Ethiopia has been actively working to promote the well-being and rights of children and families in the country. Their primary focus areas include child health and nutrition, education, child protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), emergency response, and social inclusion. Through collaboration with the Ethiopian government and other partners, UNICEF strives to improve access to essential healthcare, education, and clean water, while advocating for the protection of children from violence and exploitation. Their efforts aim to create a better future for all children in Ethiopia, particularly those from vulnerable and marginalized communities. Please note that specific activities and programs may have evolved since my last update. For the latest information, refer to the official UNICEF Ethiopia sources.

Purpose of the Job

Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of driving protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact , and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items. Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.
• Ensures vehicle is always kept in good running condition through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, checking of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.
• 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.

Education

• A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record is required.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian) or the local language is an asset.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send their applications and a copy of non returnable CV with the necessary documents to the following link below

https://tinyurl.com/43wj3z3d