Driver (G-2), FT, #068570, Gaza - State of Palestine, MENA

About the role

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In the State of Palestine, UNICEF upholds children's rights to access services and protection in Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem. The position is a Fixed Term Appointment based in Gaza.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and safe driving services while ensuring compliance with local traffic rules and UNICEF protocols.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, adaptability and protocol awareness.
• Support administrative tasks and engage in self‑directed learning during non‑driving periods.
• Maintain a client‑oriented approach, courtesy, tact, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
• Key functions include: Safe and Reliable Driving Services; Routine Vehicle Care, Maintenance and Readiness; Use of Digital Tools and Tracking Systems; Trip Documentation and Reporting; Communication and Emergency Readiness; Support Office Operations During Idle Periods.

Requirements

• Secondary education required.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Minimum two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Fluency in English required.

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Breastfeeding breaks.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
• UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Core values and competencies

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do.

Required competencies for this post:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others