Senior Driver/Team Assistant

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a Senior Driver/Team Assistant based in Islamabad. This national position at the GS-3 level involves providing safe and reliable driving services for office staff and senior officials, alongside offering administrative and logistical support. The role includes vehicle maintenance, ensuring timely deliveries, assisting with clerical tasks, and collaborating with team members while adhering to safety standards. Fluency in English and Urdu, a valid Pakistani driving license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for UNIDO staff, high-ranking officials, and authorized persons, including airport pickups and facilitation of immigration and customs formalities.
- Deliver and collect official mail and documents promptly, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Arrange regular professional maintenance and upkeep of UNIDO vehicles, including cleanliness and safety checks for oil, water, brakes, tires, and battery. Maintain detailed logs of travel, mileage, fuel consumption, and servicing.
- Report any incidents, accidents, or vehicle safety concerns immediately and follow required procedures.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, drafting simple correspondence in English and Urdu, and updating contact information for government offices, ministries, UN agencies, and partners.
- Provide logistical support for organizing workshops, training sessions, and field trips.
- Assist in maintaining calendars, arranging official travel, and supporting the daily work of the UNIDO Country Representative (UCR).
- Carry out other duties as assigned to support office operations and team efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- Completed secondary education or equivalent.
- Valid Pakistani driving license for motor cars.
- Minimum of two years of professional driving experience, with a clean and safe driving record.
- Knowledge of national traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet usage.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Urdu.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience driving high-ranking UN officials, diplomatic staff, or in a multicultural environment is an advantage.
- Previous work experience within the UN system or similar international organizations is desirable.
- Administrative skills and experience supporting managerial or professional staff.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP software is a plus.
- Fluency or working knowledge of additional UN official languages is beneficial.
- UNIDO promotes a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
- The position is locally recruited with a fixed-term appointment and offers an indicative minimum net annual salary of approximately 1,564,646 PKR.
- UNIDO supports work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

UNIDO is committed to sustainable industrial development aligned with the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG-9. The role supports UNIDO’s mission by ensuring efficient and safe transportation and administrative support within the Islamabad Country Office, contributing to the organization’s broader goals.

Applicants must submit their applications through the official UNIDO online recruitment system before the deadline of November 2, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UNIDO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and advises caution against fraudulent offers.