Driver

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Based in Nairobi, UNOPS East and Southern Africa supports sustainable development across 14 countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar, and Zimbabwe. Since 1995, UNOPS has expanded its footprint in Kenya, delivering services in project management, infrastructure, procurement, and financial management. Across the region, the office implements diverse, partner-funded initiatives that respond to national priorities. In Mozambique, this includes delivering specialized equipment (EU), supporting health services (UNICEF), promoting agro-processing (KOICA), and advancing peacebuilding efforts through a Multi-Donor Fund. UNOPS also supports agricultural input distribution and the Northern Crisis Recovery Project, both funded by the World Bank. In Malawi, efforts include developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres in partnership with the EU and the British Council. These initiatives reflect UNOPS’ commitment to strengthening national capacities, enhancing service delivery, and supporting progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region.

The Driver, under the guidance and supervision of the relevant Project Managers (PMs) and Project Support Officers (PSOs), is responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the project team and visitors. This role requires the highest standards of integrity, discretion, a strong sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of security issues, and adherence to protocol.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, and tact, along with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

The Driver ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel. The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion in performing their responsibility, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

1. Driving Services

Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.

Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items as required.

Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.

Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports

2. Vehicle Maintenance and Documentation

Perform routine checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.

Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.

Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.

Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts

3. Accident Response

Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.

4. Administrative and Facility Support

Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.

Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.

Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining a roster of service providers.

Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services.

Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

Required

Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience OR

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.

Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.

Required

Relevant experience is work in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required.

Desired

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

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