Driver

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for UNFPA staff, officials, and visitors in Lagos, Nigeria. The role includes vehicle maintenance, managing vehicle logs, and assisting with administrative duties while upholding high standards of discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Providing 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.
• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings.
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports.
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities.
• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary.
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Senior Secondary School Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Three (3) years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Work Experience driving in Lagos for at least one year is desirable.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
• Being familiar with the geographical, social and cultural environment of Lagos.
• Good knowledge of using HF, VHF radios.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.
• Fluency in French is required; knowledge of English is desirable.

Skills

• Safe Driving
• Defensive Driving
• Chauffeur Protocol Knowledge
• Driving Rules and Regulations
• Local Road Network Knowledge
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• HF radio operation
• VHF Radio Communication
• Vehicle log maintenance

Languages

English, French