National Post: Driver, Jigjiga, Ethiopia, GS-2, Temporary Appointment

Seeking a new challenge? UNFPA has a National Post: Driver, Jigjiga, Ethiopia, GS-2, Temporary Appointment position open in Jigjiga. Candidates should bring 3 - 4 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Transportation Affairs sector. The application deadline is Oct, 26 — early applications are encouraged.

Job Description

The Position:

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Representative, Deputy Representative, high-ranking UN officials and visitors.

You will report to the Regional Programme Officer - Jigjiga

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 (20222025), 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, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You 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:

• ob Identification 37564
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 09:41 AM
• Apply Before 10/26/2026, 09:41 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Jijiga, Ethiopia
• Grade G2
• Vacancy Type Temporary
• Rotational/Non Rotational Non-Rotational
• Contract Duration 364 days
• Education & Work Experience High School certificate - 3 year(s) experience
• Other Criteria Certificate in Auto Mechanics.
• Required Languages English
• Desired Languages Local language
• Vacancy Timeline 1 Week
• Job Network 3

• 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;
• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate;
• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.

About Jigjiga

Jigjiga is the capital of the Somali Regional State (Somali Galbeed) in eastern Ethiopia. The city serves as an important economic center for the ethnic Somali population in Ethiopia and hosts various government and non-governmental organizations working on development and humanitarian programs.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Soomaaliya • Ku-meel-gaar

Qualifications

and

Experience:

Education:

Completed Secondary Level Education.

Knowledge and

Experience:

Languages:

Basic knowledge of the official UN language of the duty station

• Valid driver’s license.
• Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.

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.

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