Driver, G-2, TA (364 days) - Sokoto

About the role

UNICEF is recruiting a G-2 driver for a temporary appointment of 364 days in Sokoto, Nigeria. The role covers safe and reliable driving services, routine vehicle care and readiness, use of digital tools and tracking systems, trip documentation and reporting, communication and emergency readiness, and supporting office operations during idle periods.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable driving services
• Care for vehicles, maintain them and ensure they are ready for duty
• Use digital tools and tracking systems
• Document trips and report on them
• Be ready to communicate and respond to emergencies
• Support office operations during idle periods

Required profile

• Secondary education
• Valid driver's licence and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• At least two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system, with a safe driving record
• Fluent English; knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable
• Desirable: vehicle tracking systems, VHF/HF radio operation, protocol experience, mobility tool, relevant country-level experience in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts

Applicants must pass reference, safeguarding and background checks, obtain medical clearance, and a visa and working authorization must be issued by the host country. The deadline for applications is 10 November 2026.