Driver

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UNICEF

Quick Summary

Type
Full Time
Location
Helmand, Kandahar, Nangarhar
Category
Transportation
Published
2026-07-29
Nationality
National
Gender
Male
Contract Duration
364 days
No of Job
6

Education

High School

Experience

2

Deadline

2026-08-05

About the Company

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

Job Summary

The Driver Generic Job Profile, at the G-2 level, is to be used in a UNICEF country office and generally reports to the Operation Associate/ Administrative Associate and Programme Specialist who are at the  G-6/P3 level.

The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

  1. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
  2. Maintenance of assigned vehicle
  3. Documentation of vehicle-related information

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Driver Generic JD Kandahar, Lashkar Gah and Jalalabad.doc

Job Requirements

Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required. 

        • Skills: Safe driving, knowledge of local roads, traffic rules and regulations, basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting, strong communication and interpersonal skills, reliability, professionalism, confidentiality, time management and ability to work under pressure.
        • Language Requirements : All three languages (English, Pashto, and Dari)  - Proficient/Fluent
  • Desirables
    1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
    2.  Advanced defensive driving training 
    3.  Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

Submission Guideline

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link: Vacancies | UNICEF Careers

Applications received via ACBAR Job online portal will not be given consideration.

 

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