Driver

As a driver under the supervision of the Administrative Associate, you will support programme delivery and business continuity by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services, including staff mobility, field missions, emergency response efforts, and secure movement of operational resources across the Malawi Country Office. You will maintain vehicle readiness, ensure compliance with transport, safety and security standards, complete accurate trip and vehicle documentation, and support routine administrative and operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for staff mobility, field missions, emergency response efforts, and secure movement of operational resources.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and ensure compliance with transport, safety and security standards.
• Complete accurate trip and vehicle documentation.
• Support routine administrative and operational functions related to transportation.
• Engage professionally and courteously with staff, government counterparts, partners, and visitors.
• Contribute to UNICEF’s ability to reach vulnerable communities and deliver results for children and women in Malawi through effective fleet management and operational support.

Requirements

• Secondary education is required, along with a valid driver's license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• At least two (2) years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Demonstrated skills in vehicle maintenance, trip documentation, client service, and emergency response are required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of a local language (e.g. Chichewa, Chiyao, Chitumbuka) or an official UN language is an asset.
• Experience supporting field missions, emergency response operations or rapid deployments is desirable.
• Experience with digital fleet tracking, vehicle booking or trip management systems is desirable.
• Experience using radio communication or mobile devices during field movements is an asset.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support is desirable.
• Familiarity with UNICEF values, ethics, confidentiality and safety standards is desirable.
• Experience within UNICEF or the broader UN system is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of Local Driving Rules
• Safe Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Trip Documentation
• Client Services
• Emergency Response
• Digital fleet tracking
• Vehicle booking systems
• Trip management systems
• Radio communication
• Mobile Device Operation
• Administrative Support
• Operational Support
• Transport safety standards
• Security Standards Implementation
• Field Mission Support
• Emergency response operations
• UN System Experience

Languages

English