Back NATIONAL POSITION: Project Driver - LSC2, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance Associate, and working in close collaboration with the other drivers of the country office, the Project Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UNFPA personnel, and the project personnel. 

You will report to Admin and Finance Associate

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 (2026-2029), 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.

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, upholding the highest standards of discretion and integrity; having a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. Demonstrating a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.  

You would be responsible for:

• 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, including driving services to UNFPA project locations all around the country;
• 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;
• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate;
• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.
   

  Qualifications and Experience: 

  Education:  

  • Completion of Secondary Level Education (G.C.E. Ordinary Level) or and equivalent qualification is required.

    Knowledge and Experience: 

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    • Minimum five years’ work experience as a driver, with a history of a safe driving record is required. 
    • Experience in working for the UN system agency, an international organization, development agency, or an embassy is an asset.
    • Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills is required
    • Knowledge and skill in minor vehicle repairs is highly desirable. 
    • Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and communicate in English with passengers, and ability to communicate in local languages.
    • A valid driving license is required. 
       

      Languages: 

      • Working knowledge of the English language and fluency in Sinhala and / or Tamil.

        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:

            • Self-management/Emotional Intelligence
            • Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
            • Client Orientation
            • Knowledge Sharing
            • Ensuring Facilities and Assets Management
               

              Compensation and Benefits:

              This position offers an attractive remuneration package including leave days, health insurance and additional remuneration for pensions and social security obligations.

              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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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 engagement of LSC personnel may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements. 

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