NATIONAL POST- Driver, Dhaka, Bangladesh, G-2 (5 positions)

  • Level: G-2
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 29 Oct 2018 05:00 PM (Asia/Dhaka)
  • Duty station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF BANGLADESH.

The Position:

The post of Driver is located in UNFPA Bangladesh Country Office (CO) and reports to the Administrative Associate. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Under the overall guidance of the International Operations Manager and the direct supervision of the Administrative Associate, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.  

The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, s/he drives the office vehicle for transporting authorized personnel and delivery/collection of mail, documents and other items for the UNFPA office.    

 Qualifications and Experience  

Education:  

Completed Secondary Level education.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Valid driver’s license.

• Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions.

• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Bangla is required. Working knowledge of another UN language an asset.  
 

We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

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