Driver, G-2, Fixed-Term Appointment

The United Nations Children’s Fund works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them fulfil their potential from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF Nigeria implements programmes supporting children and communities across the country. Its field offices help deliver programmes at state and local government levels while receiving technical and operational support from the country office in Abuja.

JOB DETAILS

Position: Driver

Job Level: G-2

Job Number: 594727

Post Number: 090841

Location: Kano, Kano State

Work Type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Functional Area: Transportation

Application Deadline: 7 August 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Driver will provide reliable and safe driving services to UNICEF staff, officials, visitors and other authorised personnel.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Nigerian traffic regulations, UNICEF transportation procedures, security protocols and vehicle-management standards.

The Driver must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, integrity, courtesy, adaptability, responsibility and the ability to work effectively with people from different national and cultural backgrounds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation services to authorised UNICEF personnel and visitors.
• Drive UNICEF vehicles in accordance with local traffic laws, organisational procedures and security regulations.
• Plan appropriate travel routes and use navigation tools to ensure timely arrival at destinations.
• Maintain a safe driving record and apply defensive-driving practices at all times.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after official trips.
• Monitor the condition of assigned vehicles and report maintenance or repair requirements promptly.
• Ensure that assigned vehicles are kept clean, properly maintained and ready for official use.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, official trips and other required transportation information.
• Follow UNICEF security protocols, radio communication procedures and emergency-response instructions.
• Support airport pickup, drop-off and protocol arrangements when required.
• Safely transport authorised documents, supplies, equipment and programme materials.
• Assist passengers with loading and unloading official materials when necessary.
• Maintain courtesy, confidentiality and discretion when transporting staff, officials and visitors.
• Support basic administrative assignments during periods when no driving duties are scheduled.
• Participate in self-directed learning and professional-development activities during non-driving periods.
• Perform other transportation and operational duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence is required.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian driving rules, road-safety regulations and local traffic requirements.
• Minimum of two years of professional driving experience with an international organisation, embassy or United Nations agency.
• Applicants must have a safe professional driving record.
• Experience in airport protocol is an advantage.
• Experience driving in remote field locations is an advantage.
• Experience working in development, humanitarian or fragile settings is desirable.
• Relevant professional experience at the country level is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Kano and surrounding road networks is desirable.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Safe and defensive-driving skills.
• Basic vehicle-maintenance knowledge.
• Route planning and GPS navigation skills.
• Knowledge of security and emergency-response procedures.
• Ability to use radio communication equipment and relevant mobile applications.
• Good recordkeeping and documentation skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
• Courtesy, tact, discretion and integrity.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and travel requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to achieving results and supporting UNICEF’s programmes.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Hausa or another language spoken at the duty station is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is also considered an advantage.

UNICEF CORE VALUES

• Care.
• Respect.
• Integrity.
• Trust.
• Accountability.
• Sustainability.

UNICEF COMPETENCIES

• Builds and maintains partnerships.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drives to achieve results for impact.
• Innovates and embraces change.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Thinks and acts strategically.
• Works collaboratively with others.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should complete their applications through the official UNICEF careers portal using the application link provided above.

Applicants should create or log in to their UNICEF careers profile, complete all required information and upload the requested application documents.

UNICEF encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, disability or other status. Eligible and qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF does not charge applicants any fee during the application, assessment, interview, recruitment or training process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage.

Application Deadline: 7 August 2026.