UNICEF Is Hiring A Driver, GS-2, FT, East Jerusalem, SOP, #125394

Join UNICEF: Make a Difference in the Lives of Children 🌍

UNICEF works tirelessly in some of the world's toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children—saving lives, defending rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we strive for every child, everywhere, every day, because we never give up. Support us in building a better future for every child. 💙

About UNICEF in the State of Palestine 🇵🇸

Our mission is to uphold children's rights to access services and protection—from early childhood through adolescence. We aim to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, including East Jerusalem—regardless of background or circumstance—has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. We are committed to working for every child and young person in Palestine.

Position Overview: Driver, G-2 🚗

Reporting directly to the Administrative Officer and closely guided by the transport focal point (Dispatcher), the Driver G-2 plays a vital role in providing reliable and safe driving services. You will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations. A client-oriented approach with courtesy, tact, and cultural sensitivity is essential for working effectively with diverse individuals.

How Can You Make a Difference? 🌟

As a Driver at the G-2 level, you will:

• Provide reliable and safe transportation services for UNICEF staff, officials, visitors, and the delivery of mail and documents.
• Assist with airport pickups, visa formalities, and other logistical arrangements when needed.
• Maintain assigned vehicles in excellent condition through minor repairs, regular servicing, and proper documentation.
• Ensure all vehicle documentation and supplies are current and complete, including insurance, registration, and safety equipment.
• Handle immediate actions in case of accidents or security incidents according to rules and regulations.

Qualification & Skills 🎓🛠️

To qualify as a Champion for every child, you should have:

• Secondary education with a valid driver’s license (C1 and D). Knowledge of local driving rules is mandatory.
• At least two years of professional driving experience, preferably with an international organization or the UN system, with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English; knowledge of Hebrew is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good knowledge of local roads, city, and driving conditions.
• Understanding of driving regulations, protocol, and courteous chauffeur practices.
• Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Patience and tactfulness when dealing with visitors.
• High confidentiality, initiative, and sound judgment.
• Effective collaboration with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Our Core Values & Competencies 💡🤝

At UNICEF, we are guided by our Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). To excel in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Building and maintaining partnerships
• Self-awareness and ethical conduct
• Results-driven mindset
• Innovation and adaptability
• Managing ambiguity and complexity
• Strategic thinking and action
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership and people management

Familiarity with our competency framework is encouraged. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy against misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. All candidates must undergo rigorous background and reference checks.

Diversity & Inclusion 🌍✨

UNICEF is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability, to apply. Priority will be given to qualified female candidates.

Remarks 📝

This position is not classified as high risk. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting, including child safeguarding assessments. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.