The Position:

The post of Driver to G4 - Senior Driver - Protocol and Admin Clerk is located in the UNFPA Libya Country Office, based in Tripoli. The position is required to provide reliable and safe driving services to the Representative, and team, and visitors, as well as protocol administrative and clerical support within the office in close collaboration with the International Operations Analyst.

The position will report to the International Operations Analyst, P2.

How you can make a difference:

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, protocol, and administrative and clerical support, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues, as well as administrative rules. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

You would be responsible for:

1. Provision of reliable and safe driving services

• Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of the Regional Director, high-ranking officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required;

• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings;

  
  
  
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports;
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities;
• Acting as a translator in local language for the Regional Director and/or official passengers, where necessary;
• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate.

• Act as a back-up to G2 Driver during his/her absence.

  
  

  2. Provision of Administrative and Clerical Support

  
  
• Manage air conditioning maintenance services and supervising company staff during provision of services.
• Assist Admin associate with conducting asset verification exercise.
• Perform petty cash custodian in Tripoli.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and arrange for airport access cards.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for operations workshops 
• Assist ICT Specialist with equipment installation or dismantling, when required. 
• Monitor building and facility maintenance issues and assess the need for engaging repairs
• Assist the Operations team with administrative tasks such as liaising with relevant authorities, and obtaining and completing documentation for the purchase of vehicles, local tax issues, vehicle-related issues with local authorities, assist international staff, when required, with Police and Migration Office-related issues.
• Assist the Finance Associate with maintaining complete records for fuel-related vouchers, as required.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed Secondary Education/High school or equivalent 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Completed Secondary Education/High school or equivalent  with Four years of work experience or Bachelor Degree with 1 Year of exp in driving, as a driver in an international organisation, an embassy, or the UN system, with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs. 
• Experience in administrative/clerical support work in an office 

Languages: 

• Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge of English. 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence, and reports
• Managing information and workflow
• Planning, organising, and multitasking

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.