NATIONAL POST: 5x Driver, Malawi, G2 (Dedza, Lilongwe, Nkhatabay, Nkhotakota, Mangochi)

Five positions to be filled to be based in: Dedza, Lilongwe, Nkhatabay, Nkhotakota, Mangochi (Two pending funding).

The Position:

The Driver position is located in the Country Office of UNFPA in Lilongwe and in various Field Offices of UNFPA in Malawi. S/He reports to the Protocol & Transport Clerk and works with other team members in achieving the overall work of the Procurement and Logistics function. 

The Driver will provide reliable and safe driving services to UNFPA Staff, high-ranking UN officials and visitors. S/He is a member of the CO Operations Team and provides support for various functions and operations of the CO and maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff as well as the administrative and operations team of the CO and Field Offices.

 How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

All staff of UNFPA Malawi will contribute towards achieving the objectives of 9th Country Programme Document (Malawi CPD [2024-2028]) which responds to the Malawi 2063 Vision and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2024-2028 among others and to accelerate progress towards the three UNFPA strategic plan outcomes.

Job Purpose:

The Driver is responsible for effective delivery of services, and supports various operational requirements of the CO Operations Unit and Field Offices. S/He provides reliable and safe driving services to UNFPA Staff, high-ranking UN officials and visitors. 

Providing reliable and safe driving services, the Driver will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity, have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. S/He will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

You would be responsible for:

The Driver, will be responsible for: 

A. Driving, Administration, Operations and Logistical Support in the CO & Field Office 

•  Provide reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation, meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required.
• Keep abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings. 
• Keep track of insurance and tax formalities.
• Act as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary. 
• Maintain records for vehicles, logs official trips, records daily mileage, records the use of fuel vouchers, and keeps records on consumption. 
• Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. 
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle. 
• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required. Assist in the mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications, etc, as required. 
• Effectively participate in the joint initiative of carpooling.
• Guide and coach junior drivers as appropriate.
• Assist CO staff with general administrative duties as required. 
• Assist CO staff with general operations support duties as required. 
• Assist CO staff with general logistics and protocol support duties as required. 
• Assist CO staff with emergency and humanitarian support duties as required. 

B. Conducting Basic Vehicle Maintenance: 

• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is compliant with the United Nations minimum operating standards and UNFPA’s Vehicle Policy requirements. 
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. so that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times. 
• Assist in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports. 
• Ensure safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools.

C. General Support 

• Stand-in for other team members on selected functions as may be required. 
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed secondary level/ high school education is required.
• Specialized/technical training in driving or related field is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Valid driver’s license is a must. 
• 2 years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is essential.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills. 
• Experience driving in an emergency/humanitarian support role is desirable. 
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs is desirable. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Languages: 

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN Official Language, an asset.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
   

Functional Competencies:

• Driving Skills 
• Providing logistical support 
• Managing data 
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports 
• Managing information and workflow 
• Planning, organising and multitasking 
• Proficiency in basic office software applications 

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.