National Position: Driver, Lagos, Nigeria - Local Service Contract (LSC) - LSC-2

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services.

• Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; 
• Have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. 
• You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

• Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required;
• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings;
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports;
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities;
• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary;
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required.

Senior Secondary School Certificate.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Three (3) years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Work Experience driving in Lagos for at least one year is desirable
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
• Being familiar with the geographical, social and cultural environment of Lagos. 
• Good knowledge of using HF, VHF radios.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.

Fluency in French is required; knowledge of English is desirable.

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing information and work flow
• Planning, organizing and multitasking

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact