BACKGROUND:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The UAE Liaison Office for the GCC was inaugurated in 2016 to focus on 3 areas in terms of its mandate. These include advocacy for UN Women to drive its global mandate, resource mobilization for UN Women programs globally, and coordination of partnerships to drive the work and strategic priorities of UN Women in the GCC region. The office acts as a liaison between UN Women globally and stakeholders in the GCC from the private sector, government, academia and non-profits.
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UN Women Head of Liaison Office and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and 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.
Reporting to the Head of Liaison Office, the incumbent will work under the supervision of the Operations Associate, the Driver may be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme personnel in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission. The Driver will provide basic administrative and clerical support to the UN Women GCC Liaison Office.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

EXPERIENCE :

• At least 2 years of experience as a driver with a safe driving record. Experience working in an international organization, embassy or UN system is preferred.