Driver

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is dedicated to the vision of equality as outlined in the Charter of the United Nations. The organization focuses on eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women has been operational in Liberia since 2006, building on former UNIFEM projects, and received a full Delegation of Authority in 201

• The organization is committed to delivering results in Liberia under its triple mandate, which includes normative frameworks, United Nations system coordination, and programming. UN Women is recognized for its leadership in advancing gender-responsive legislation and policies, and it continues to support advocacy for the adoption of gender-sensitive laws and measures.

Job Overview:
The Driver position at UN Women involves providing reliable and safe driving services to operations and program personnel, consultants, experts, and UN staff on mission. The role requires a high level of discretion, integrity, and responsibility, along with excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver is expected to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, and the ability to work with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Under the guidance of the Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the Driver will assist in the effective implementation of UN Women Liberia initiatives through safe driving services and administrative support management. The position is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and timely achievement of results within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Driver's duties include providing reliable and secure driving services, which involves transporting authorized personnel, delivering and collecting mail and documents, meeting official personnel at the airport, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations such as seatbelt use. The Driver must also maintain daily vehicle logs, monitor fuel consumption, and contribute to vehicle maintenance plans. Daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle is essential, including keeping it clean, performing minor repairs, and arranging for major repairs when necessary. The Driver is responsible for ensuring the availability of required documents and supplies in the vehicle, such as insurance, vehicle logs, and first aid kits. Additionally, the Driver will provide general administrative and logistic support as needed, assisting with filing, photocopying, and distribution of publications and payments. The incumbent may also perform other duties as required for the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires completion of secondary education and a valid driver's license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system, with a proven safe driving record. Excellent driving skills, knowledge of local driving rules and regulations, and defensive driving skills are essential. The ability to perform minor vehicle repairs and a commitment to punctuality are also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, which is a prerequisite for the position. A valid driver's license is mandatory to ensure compliance with driving regulations and safety standards.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a driver, specifically within an international organization, embassy, or UN system. This experience should include a demonstrated safe driving record, showcasing the candidate's reliability and adherence to safety protocols.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. A working knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves working closely with various teams within UN Women Liberia. The role does not have supervisory or managerial responsibilities. Candidates should be aware that UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with the organization's aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. It is essential for applicants to complete all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.