The Position:

The Driver will be responsible for providing reliable, efficient, and safe driving services to support the Country Office in the day-to-day execution of its official functions.

The position will be under the general guidance of the International Operations Manager (IOM) and direct supervision of the General Admin/Logistics Assistant and will work closely with the Country Office Programme and Operations staff with support from the Management Team.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

This position will provide reliable and safe driving services, and you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

You would be responsible for:

1. Reliable and safe driving services

• Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving Liberia Country CO) 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.

2. Vehicle maintenance and communication

• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance including fuel refiling and recording in the Log sheet; 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; regular fuel refilling and recording in the Log Sheet
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities; obtain security clearance for field missions where necessary.
• Ensure communication equipment in vehicles is available and functioning; office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts are in the assigned vehicle.
• Ensure that, in the event of an accident involving the office vehicle, the necessary steps required by rules and regulations are followed.

3. Administration and team support

• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.
• Act as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary;
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is compliant with the United Nations minimum operating standards and UNFPA’s Vehicle Policy requirements.
• Ensure that all required driving training is successfully completed, and certifications are kept up to date.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Completion of High School Secondary Level Certificate/Diploma is required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Valid driver’s license for Liberia is required.
• Minimum of two years’ of progressive driving experience as a driver for an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of the Country driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required with good oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of other local languages is desirable.

Skills

• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.
• Good organizational skills, discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to plan and coordinate travel and logistics for meetings, conferences and special events in the country office.
• Good interpersonal, communication, oral and writing skills.
• Good level of confidentiality, tact and discretion.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,

Functional Competencies:

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing information and workflow
• Planning, organizing and multitasking

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

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.