• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials   

Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.   

Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.   

• Maintenance of assigned vehicle  

Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, checking of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.   

• Documentation of vehicle-related information 

Ensures 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; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education: A secondary education (high school) is required, along with a valid driver's license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. 
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of work experience as a driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and knowledge of English will be considered an asset, but it is not mandatory.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

• UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
• The technical competencies in UNICEF´s Competency Framework

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. disabilities 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks

• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Apply now and JOIN US as the next Driver at UNICEF Mexico!