Apply for Driver at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 3 Openings - NAIJA STICK

Apply for Driver at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 3 Openings

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 & 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 Deadline: Thursday, 11 September, 2025

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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