Job Summary

Organizational Location

The post of Driver is located in UNFPA Damascus and reports to the International Operations Manager through the Administrative Associate.

Job Purpose

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNFPA and other UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.  The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, s/he drives the office vehicle for transporting authorized personnel and delivery/collection of mail, documents and other items for the UNFPA office.

Job Requirements

Education:   Completed Secondary Level education.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Valid driver’s license
• Two years work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs
• Languages:  Fluency in Arabic; working knowledge of English is required.