Driver

UNICEF Zambia is seeking an experienced and dedicated Driver to provide reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials, maintain assigned vehicles, and ensure proper documentation of vehicle-related information. The role requires excellent driving skills, knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics, and the ability to work effectively in an international organization environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials.
• Drive office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.
• Ensure vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, map of the city/country, first aid kit, tool kit necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
• Keep track of insurance and other tax formalities.

Requirements

• Secondary Education in any related fields is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in transportation, logistics, fleet management, operations support, vehicle maintenance, courier services, protocol, customer service, safety and security, administrative support and any other related fields is required.
• Having a valid driving licence and the ability to follow instructions, knowing local driving rules and working effectively with others are required.
• Experience in basic vehicle repairs and supporting an international organization is required.
• Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.
• Experience in defensive driving, embassy or diplomatic environments, chauffeur and airport protocols, and basic vehicle maintenance is desirable.
• Previous experience working with an international organization is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

• Fleet Management Operations
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Defensive Driving
• Driving License
• Local Driving Regulations
• Courier services
• Protocol Compliance
• Customer Service
• Safety and Security Support
• Operations Support
• Administrative Support
• International Organization Experience
• Chauffeur Protocols
• Airport Protocols

Languages

English, Local language