Senior Driver/Team Assistant

Requisition ID 8089, Grade G3, based in Islamabad, Pakistan, this full-time fixed-term position within UNIDO’s Country Office offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development. The role supports UNIDO’s commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and a respectful workplace. The incumbent will provide reliable driving services and administrative support, ensuring smooth operations and effective coordination within the office and with external stakeholders. This position is locally recruited and aligned with UNIDO’s strategic priorities under the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide safe, timely, and courteous driving services for UNIDO staff, high-ranking officials, and authorized persons, including airport pickups and facilitation of immigration and customs procedures.
- Manage the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of UNIDO vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and logging all travel details such as mileage and fuel consumption.
- Report any incidents or vehicle safety concerns promptly and follow applicable procedures.
- Deliver and collect official mail and documents efficiently to support office operations.
- Assist with administrative tasks including photocopying, filing, drafting simple correspondence in English and Urdu, and updating staff and contact information.
- Support logistical arrangements for workshops, training sessions, and field trips.
- Maintain and update calendars, assist with official travel arrangements for the UNIDO Country Representative, and perform other duties as required to support office functions.

Required Qualifications

- Completed secondary education or equivalent.
- Valid Pakistani driving license for motor cars and formal training in motor vehicle driving.
- Minimum of two years of professional driving experience; candidates with a relevant first-level university degree require at least one year of experience.
- Strong knowledge of national traffic laws and a clean driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet usage.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience driving high-ranking United Nations officials, diplomatic staff, or working within the UN system or multicultural environments.
- Administrative support experience, including assisting managerial or professional staff.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP software.
- Working knowledge of additional official UN languages is an advantage.

UNIDO values core principles such as excellence, integrity, inclusion, humility, and humanity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration, planning, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. The organization fosters a culture of respect, diversity, and work-life balance, supporting personnel through flexible arrangements.

Applications must be submitted online via the UNIDO Careers Portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UNIDO strictly prohibits recruitment fees and fraudulent activities and maintains the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

For detailed information on salary scales and benefits, refer to the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) website.