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The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

Job holders report to the Administrative and Finance Assistant and under the general supervision of the Head of Field Office. The job may involve basic administrative assistance in the office or stores.

J****OB PURPOSE: To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.

2. Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorised destinations.

3. Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.

4. Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.

5. Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.

6. Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.

7. Perform other related duties as required.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES:

4P Theme

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

P****urpose

U****nderstand and communicate the Strategic Objectives

Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.

Be a force for positive change

Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.

Make the mission inspiring to our team

Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.

Make our mission visible in everyday actions

Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.

P****e****o****ple

Loo****k for ways to strengthen people's skills

Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.

C****reate an inclusive culture

Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.

Be a coach & provide constructive feedback

Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.

C****reate an “I will”/”We will” spirit

Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

P****erf****or****m****ance

E****ncourage innovation &

c****reative solutions

Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.

Focus on getting results

Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.

Make commitments and make good on commitments

Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.

Be Decisive

Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.

P****artnership

C****o****nnect and share across WFP units

Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission

of each unit.

Build strong external partnerships

Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field

toward common goals.

Be politically agile &

adaptable

Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.

Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships

Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

S****TANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience of driving in harsh road conditions with the use of 4X4 drive. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Knowledge

& Skills:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and security issues.

• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.

• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).

• Experience in safe driving in Batken province, particularly Leilek and Batken districts.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.

• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.

• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.

L****anguage: Basic knowledge of English, working knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz languages.

”Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the Organization. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination.”

Closing date: 17 April 2022

This position is open ONLY to Kyrgyz citizens or those authorized to live and work in the Kyrgyz Republic according to national regulations. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be considered for this position.

WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.

Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: wfp.org