The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking to recruit a Driver for its operations in Kitwe/Solwezi, Zambia. This role is crucial for supporting project personnel and ensuring the smooth execution of field missions and logistical operations within the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces. The position is for a Non-Staff Regular employee, with an initial contract duration of 3 months, extendable up to 4 years.

Responsibilities or duties

Under the direct supervision of the Provincial Coordinator, and in close cooperation with the Lead Technical Advisor (LTA) and the PMU team, the Driver will be responsible for the performance of the following main duties:

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle scheduling and field mission logistics for the Kitwe/Solwezi office.
• Provide input on travel routes, timing and safety considerations for field missions.
• Maintain an up-to-date vehicle maintenance and servicing schedule.
• Drive project personnel and, on demand, other authorized people, in a safe, secure and reliable manner, including on field missions to ASM sites.
• Respect traffic regulations and United Nations rules on driving in Zambia.
• Daily and regularly inspect the condition of the project vehicle; arrange for regular professional service, maintenance and repair, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and ensuring that oil, water, battery, brakes and tyres all meet the authorized safety regulations.
• Log all official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption and oil changes in an official form.
• Search and identify the lowest-cost and most reliable source of high-quality spare parts and service shops, to facilitate the purchasing of parts.
• Ensure the security of the project vehicle at all times, and compliance with UN/UNIDO security and safety protocols, including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), during field travel.
• Ensure that immediate steps, as required by rules and regulations, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Support the transport and logistics needs of outreach and awareness-raising activities organized by the Community Outreach Officer.
• Assist in the transport of materials and equipment for project visibility events and community engagements.
• Support the transport and logistics needs of training and capacity-building events for project partners and beneficiaries.
• Assist in transporting participants, trainers or materials to and from training venues as required.
• Report vehicle usage, mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance status to the Provincial Coordinator on a regular basis.
• Promptly report any vehicle issues, accidents or security incidents encountered during field travel.
• Deliver and collect official mail and other documents as required, ensuring that all deliveries and collections are made in a timely manner.
• Meet official personnel at the airport or other points of arrival, as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Provincial Coordinator/LTA.

Qualifications or requirements

Education: Completed secondary education is required. Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of working experience as a driver, is required.
• Good/safe driving record, is required.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repair is required.
• Good knowledge of the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces and up-to-date information on current road/highway conditions is required.
• Proficiency in map reading and land navigation systems, is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including to remoter locations outside of the duty station, is required.
• Experience driving government officials, other UN staff, or diplomatic staff is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of Bemba is also required; working knowledge of Kaonde, Lunda or another language spoken in North-Western province is desirable.

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS

Core Values

• EXCELLENCE – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance.
• INTEGRITY – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly.
• INCLUSION – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness.
• HUMILITY – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions.
• HUMANITY – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development.

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle scheduling and field mission logistics for the Kitwe/Solwezi office in coordination with the Provincial Coordinator and PMU team;
• Provide input on travel routes, timing and safety considerations for field missions;
• Maintain an up-to-date vehicle maintenance and servicing schedule.
• Drive project personnel and, on demand, other authorized people, in a safe, secure and reliable manner, including on field missions to ASM sites;
• Respect traffic regulations and United Nations rules on driving in Zambia;
• Daily and regularly inspect the condition of the project vehicle; arrange for regular professional service, maintenance and repair, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and ensuring that oil, water, battery, brakes and tyres all meet the authorized safety regulations;
• Log all official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption and oil changes in an official form;
• Search and identify the lowest-cost and most reliable source of high-quality spare parts and service shops, to facilitate the purchasing of parts;
• Ensure the security of the project vehicle at all times, and compliance with UN/UNIDO security and safety protocols, including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), during field travel;
• Ensure that immediate steps, as required by rules and regulations, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Support the transport and logistics needs of outreach and awareness-raising activities organized by the Community Outreach Officer;
• Assist in the transport of materials and equipment for project visibility events and community engagements.
• Support the transport and logistics needs of training and capacity-building events for project partners and beneficiaries;
• Assist in transporting participants, trainers or materials to and from training venues as required.
• Report vehicle usage, mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance status to the Provincial Coordinator on a regular basis;
• Promptly report any vehicle issues, accidents or security incidents encountered during field travel.
• Deliver and collect official mail and other documents as required, ensuring that all deliveries and collections are made in a timely manner;
• Meet official personnel at the airport or other points of arrival, as required;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Provincial Coordinator/LTA.

• Valid driver's licence
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
• Skills in minor vehicle repair
• Good knowledge of the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces
• Up-to-date information on current road/highway conditions
• Proficiency in map reading and land navigation systems
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Fluency and/or working knowledge of Bemba
• Working knowledge of Kaonde, Lunda or another language spoken in North-Western province (desirable)
• Experience driving government officials, other UN staff, or diplomatic staff (desirable)

• Completed secondary education
• Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence
• A minimum of one (1) year of working experience as a driver
• Good/safe driving record