Driver NPSA 3 (Open for Tier 1, 2, & 3)

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Within the wider framework of the UNDP Strategic Plan and RBAS priorities, the Regional Hub for Arab States in Amman offers a wide range of support to Country Offices including strategic policy advice, programme development and implementation, capacity development, policy research and analysis, knowledge services, and operations. 

 The Operations Management Team provides financial, human resources, procurement, logistical, ICT and common services to all teams at the Regional Hub, country offices and UN agencies.  

Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Administrative Analyst, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UNDP/UN officials and high-ranking visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

 The Driver provides driving services to Hub management, operations and programme staff in the Hub, consultants and experts, and UNDP/UN staff on mission. 

 The Driver will be responsible for delivering all UNDP Hub official correspondence to government entities such as MOFA, MOI, MOL……etc, and non-government entities and ensure that they are delivered to the right place and person.   

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personne...