UNICEF Drivers x2: GS-2

VA-2012-003: Drivers x2: GS-2

VA-2012-003

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pretoria is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African nationals for the Fixed Term post.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading child rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behavior and action towards children. In South Africa, UNICEF supports national efforts to realize children’s rights by promoting evidence-based policy advocacy and strategic partnerships as a means to leverage policies and resources for children, giving special attention to vulnerable children and disparity reduction. It works in the areas of health and nutrition, early childhood development; basic education; child protection and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Drivers x2: GS-2

Duration: 1 year – with possibility of extension

Purpose of post

Under the direct supervision of Senior Admin Assistant, support the office implement the programme by providing transport for the office to undertake official duties. Provide collection and delivery services.

Key areas of responsibility

The incumbent will:

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, collection and delivery of mail, documents and other items.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and assist with hotel check-in and check-out.
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel usage.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery brakes and tires.
• Ensures that steps required by rules and regulations are followed in the event of an accident.
• Perform any other relevant duties, as required.

Minimum requirements

The ideal profile of the successful candidate will include:

• Completion of secondary education.
• Valid endorsed driver’s license (with PDP).
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of South Africa.
• Two year’s work experience as a driver; safe driving record.

Competencies of successful candidate

• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Application letter, along with CV and attached P11 Form [WORD] [PDF] is sent on or before 02 March 2012 to the following email address: safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org

Only South African nationals will be considered. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distiction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.