The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Based in Addis Ababa, the Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office (HAMCO) delivers project management, procurement, and infrastructure services across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan, with a primary focus on health, agriculture, and economic development. Established in 2009, HAMCO partners with governments and development stakeholders to implement impactful, results-driven initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. Since 2024, new projects have been aimed at expanding access to healthcare, education, energy, and livelihoods, particularly in underserved and conflict-affected regions. HAMCO also provides human resource management services, supporting the effective implementation of development initiatives. Key efforts include equipping research facilities, strengthening education and health systems, building vaccine research capacity, and enhancing resilience in communities affected by crisis. Through these interventions, HAMCO contributes to inclusive growth, regional stability, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the Horn of Africa.

Established in 2005, UNOPS Sudan is a key partner in advancing community well-being through infrastructure, procurement, and project management services that support humanitarian, recovery, and sustainable development efforts. UNOPS contributes to improved access to clean water, supports peacekeeping operations, and assists in implementing the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement by helping operationalize the Permanent Ceasefire Committee for Darfur in collaboration with UNITAMS. Ongoing initiatives focus on enhancing access to water and strengthening health services across the country, with particular efforts in Kassala state to expand diagnostic capacity and upgrade healthcare infrastructure. Through these projects, UNOPS supports stability, resilience, and improved living conditions for communities across Sudan.

This postion is open for internal candidates ONLY.

This position is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of personnel and goods within the Port Sudan area and potentially across borders. The Senior Driver will support various project activities by providing reliable driving services, maintaining vehicles, and assisting with logistical tasks. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and organizational regulations, contributing to the smooth operation of UNOPS projects in a challenging environment.

The Senior Driver is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to UNOPS personnel, consultants, and experts on mission. In addition, the incumbent assists with clerical tasks and performs messenger services as required.

Driving Services

• Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.
• Facilitate airport transfers, including assistance with customs and immigration formalities.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items as required.
• Conduct radio checks and maintain communication as instructed.

Vehicle Use and Maintenance

• Ensure proper and cost-effective use of vehicles by maintaining accurate daily logs and contributing to vehicle maintenance planning and reporting.
• Perform routine vehicle checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc), carry out minor repairs, and arrange for major repairs as necessary.
• Keep vehicles clean, roadworthy, and fully equipped at all times.
• Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts.
• Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.

Messenger and Clerical Functions

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of mail, documents and packages to UN agencies, government offices, embassies, NGOs and courier services.
• Manage documents requiring protocol clearance from ministries, embassies and other institutions. Collect documents destined for UNOPS offices.
• Support office administration by binding and preparing documents for filing, maintaining registers, and handling routine clerical tasks.
• Facilitate visa, customs, and other personnel-related formalities as required.

Administrative, Procurement and Logistics Support

• Support the organization of meetings, workshops, field missions and conferences by assisting with logistical arrangements and documentation.
• Assist procurement processes by collecting quotations, making bill payments and collecting procured supplies.
• Facilitate the delivery of procured items, conduct pre-delivery inspections, and ensure handover to relevant offices and partners.
• Manage shipment processes, including customs clearance, inspections, loading/unloading and coordination with government offices.
• Ensure completion and submission of Receiving Inspection Reports (RIRs) and Goods Receiving Notes (GRNs) following partner verification of shipments.

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
• Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.

Required

• Relevant experience is work in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required.

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.