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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works for the survival, protection and development of Nigerian children. UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Driver who will under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative/Human Resources Assistant provides transportation assistance, as a driver, to the Field Office, staff members and other visitors.
Post Title: Driver, GS-2
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-04-2011
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Lagos
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
1. Responsible for safely driving UNICEF vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers including VIPs.
2. Transport assignments for both intra-city and inter-city may also include collection and delivery of official mails, documents and other items.
3. Ensure that all safety regulations, security operating procedures and standard HF & VHF communications procedures are followed.
4. Ensures that all mandated security related equipment is present and operational in the vehicle at all times.
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies
• Primary education certificate, Secondary School certificate or its equivalent an asset. Professional driver's license; certificate in vehicle maintenance an asset. Experience in use of HF & VHF communications equipment an asset.
• Minimum Five years' work experience as a professional driver; safe driving record and two years experience in minor vehicle repairs.
• Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken). Working knowledge of the local language of the duty station is desirable.
• Knowledge of Nigeria roads, vehicle repair and ability to read road maps.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked 'confidential' quoting the vacancy number addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF,
UN House, Plot 617/618,
Central Area District, P.M.B 2851,
Garki Abuja.
Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded by clicking here (http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/UN_Personal_History_Form_P11.doc)); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.
For more information: UNICEF Nigeria - About UNICEF Nigeria - Driver, GS-2, Lagos (http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_6153.html)
Deadline: Close of business on Tuesday, 16 May 2011.