About this role
The role is for a Driver in Lagos, contracted under a local service agreement with UNFPA Nigeria. It supports UNFPA's work on population and development by providing reliable driving services for staff, officials and visitors, as well as associated administrative and logistics tasks. The position requires a valid driver’s licence, experience in driving within international organisations or UN systems, and familiarity with Lagos roads and local conditions. The role involves vehicle maintenance, logs, airport transfers, and minor repairs, with an emphasis on discretion, integrity and courtesy in handling official duties. The contract is for a fixed term of one year with potential extension, based on performance and funding, and may include travel and language duties as needed.
What you would do
- Drive UNFPA staff, officials and visitors in office vehicles
- Transport mail and documents as needed
- Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and manage visa and customs processes when required
- Keep up-to-date with traffic, safety and security considerations for timely arrivals
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs
- Arrange for major repairs and service to keep vehicles in good condition
- Maintain daily vehicle logs and assist in preparing maintenance plans and history reports
- Monitor insurance and tax formalities for vehicles
- Act as a local language translator for official passengers when necessary
- Support general administrative tasks as required
What they are asking for
- Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Valid driver’s licence
- Three years of driving experience in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record
- Experience driving in Lagos for at least one year is desirable
- Knowledge of driving rules, chauffeur protocol and local roads; defensive driving skills
- Familiarity with Lagos geographical, social and cultural environment
- Good knowledge of HF, VHF radios
- Fluency in French; knowledge of English is desirable
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