Driver, G-2, Fixed-Term Appointment, Kenya Country Office, Kakuma at UNICEF

The purpose of the job

• 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 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.

How can you make a difference? 

• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
• Maintenance of assigned vehicle
• Documentation of vehicle-related information
• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
• 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.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle

• Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, checking of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.

Documentation of vehicle-related information.

• 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.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• 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 years of work 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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at the country level, particularly in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts. 

Deadline: 09 Jan 2026