Driver
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
- Location:
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- Grade:
- NPSA-3
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Jun 17, 2026Apply by Jul 2, 2026 (5d left)
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UN Women PNG Country Office and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring discretion, integrity, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The role includes driving, vehicle maintenance, and basic administrative support.
Responsibilities
- Provide reliable and secure driving services including driving office vehicles for authorized personnel and delivering mail and documents.
- Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with visa and customs formalities when required.
- Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts and take immediate actions in case of accidents.
- Adhere to UN Women vehicle management policies and security standards.
- Drive responsibly to contribute to environmental sustainability and cost savings.
- Maintain daily vehicle logs and provide inputs for vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
- Ensure the official vehicle is cleaned, washed, and in good working condition.
- Make minor repairs and arrange for major repairs and routine vehicle checks.
- Maintain availability of all required vehicle documents and supplies.
- Assist office personnel with filing, photocopying, mailing, and distribution of publications and payments of bills.
- Perform other duties as necessary for efficient office functioning.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary education is required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- At least 2 years of experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
- Fluency in/working knowledge of English is required.
- Fluency in Tok Pisin is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Driving protocol
- Security Awareness
- Administrative Support
- Valid Driver's License
- Experience with International Organizations
- English Fluency
- Tok Pisin Fluency
Languages
English, Tok Pisin