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

Join UNICEF as a Driver in East Jerusalem — Make a Difference for Children! 🚗🌍

UNICEF is seeking a dedicated and professional Driver to support its mission in East Jerusalem, ensuring safe and reliable transportation services that uphold the rights of children across the Region.

Job Details

• Job No: 581983
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
• Duty Station: East Jerusalem
• Level: G-2
• Location: State of Palestine (SoP)
• Category: Transportation

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children. Our mission is to save lives, defend rights, and help children fulfill their potential—across 190 countries and territories. We believe in never giving up in the fight for every child's well-being and future.

UNICEF in the State of Palestine

Our focus is on ensuring children in Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem access vital services and protection. We strive for every child to have an equal opportunity to thrive, regardless of background or circumstances, working tirelessly for every child and young person in these regions.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer and with guidance from the transport focal point (Dispatcher), the Driver (G-2) will provide dependable and safe driving services. This role demands professionalism, discretion, integrity, thorough knowledge of protocol, and strict adherence to local driving laws. The Driver should have a client-focused approach, high responsibility levels, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds.

How Can You Make a Difference? 🚦

You will support UNICEF’s mission by:

• Providing reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials: Transporting UN staff, officials, visitors, and handling mail, documents, or other items.
• Assisting with official procedures: Meeting personnel and visitors at the airport and helping with visa and customs formalities.
• Vehicle maintenance: Ensuring vehicles are well-maintained, handling minor repairs, scheduling major repairs, and managing logs for cost-efficiency.
• Documentation: Keeping vehicle-related documents such as insurance, registration, logs, and spare parts, and managing related formalities.

Qualifications & Skills 🎓🚗

Qualifications:

• Secondary education required; valid driver’s license (C1 and D)
• At least two years of professional driving experience
• Experience with international organizations, embassies, or UN system preferred
• Fluency in Arabic and English; knowledge of Hebrew is an asset

Skills & Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the city, roads, and driving conditions
• Understanding of driving rules, protocols, and courtesies
• Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs
• Patience and tactful communication with visitors
• High confidentiality, initiative, and sound judgment
• Effective teamwork skills across diverse cultural backgrounds
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Core Values & Competencies 🌟

Demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). The required competencies include:

• Building and maintaining partnerships
• Self-awareness and ethical standards
• Results focus and impact orientation
• Innovation and adaptability
• Managing ambiguity and complexity
• Strategic thinking and action
• Collaborative working
• Leadership and people management

Additional Information

UNICEF commits to a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates will undergo background and reference checks, verification of credentials, and adherence to safeguarding principles.

UNICEF values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. Priority consideration will be given to female candidates.

Remarks

This role is not classified as high-risk; however, UNICEF may conduct further child safeguarding assessments. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Details

• Advertised on: 27 Jun 2025 Egypt Daylight Time
• Application deadline: 11 Jul 2025 Egypt Daylight Time

Ready to make a difference? Apply now or contact us via WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Email. 📱💻