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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, safety.
UNICEF Mexico is a medium-sized Country Office with operations through the north and south borders of the country. Due to local field needs and constant government meetings and humanitarian visits. UNICEF on the southern border, collaborates with local authorities in actions aimed at the protection of children, adolescents and their families who travel and live in this part of the south, which is why this position will support driving services of international staff within the State of Chiapas (region: Soconusco, Itsmo-Costa, Altos, Maya), Oaxaca, Tabasco, and when it is required to move to another State for Emergency reasons.
The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México
How can you make a difference?
The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Driver will report to the Programme Associate in the UNICEF Mexico field office in Tapachula and secondarily to the Administrative Associate in Mexico City central office.
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Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
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Maintenance of assigned vehicle
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Documentation of vehicle-related information
For additional details check our Terms of References: 
ToRs TA _Driver Tapachula 2024.pdf:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A secondary education (high school), along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience as a driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record.
- Fluency in Spanish
You may also have the following assets (desirable, not mandatory) …
- Knowledge of English
For every Child, you demonstrate…
- UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
- The technical competencies in UNICEF´s Competency Framework
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. disabilities
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This is a local position. Candidates who are not citizens of Mexico must hold a valid work permit, prior to applying, to be considered eligible for this post.
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