Driver G-2 Temporary Position (3 2 lashkar Gah 1 Jalalabd), Kandahar, Afghanistan

## Driver G-2 Temporary Position (3 2 lashkar Gah 1 Jalalabd), Kandahar, Afghanistan - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Kandahar, Afghanistan Driver, G-2, Temporary Position, Afghanistan (3 kandahar, 2 lashkar Gah, 1 Jalalabd) Position type:Temporary Appointment Division/Equivalent:Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand School/Unit:Afghanistan Department/Office:Kandahar, Afghanistan Categories:Transportation 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. For every child, the right to a Champion 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. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials Maintenance of assigned vehicle Documentation of vehicle-related information If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Driver Generic JD.doc To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... - 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: English - Basic; Pashto and Dari - Fluent/Proficient - 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: English - Basic; Pashto and Dari - Fluent/Proficient - Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) - Advanced defensive driving training - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service. 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 [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are 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 processin