Driver SC2

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply. WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Driver TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract, level2 UNIT/DIVISION: Operations DUTY STATION (City, Country): Thimphu, Bhutan DURATION: 12 months

This position is only for Bhutanese nationals. Last date for the submission of application is on 29 December 2023.

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The World Food Programme (WFP) has been in Bhutan since 1974. After 45 years of support to school meals in Bhutan, WFP, through the Country Strategic Plan (2019 – 2023) is shifting its focus from food support for school feeding to providing institutional strengthening and capacity development in nutrition and emergency preparedness and response. WFP Bhutan will support the Government’s graduation from Least Developed Country status to Lower Middle Income Country Status by 2023.

WFP is leading UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework (UNSDPF) (2019 – 2023) outcomes on setting up national rapid post-disaster needs assessment capacity; national rice fortification programme; transition of the National School Feeding Programme to a National School Nutrition Programme; and strengthening national capacity to prepare for and respond to disasters. For nutrition, WFP is also assisting the Government in developing a national framework for improvement of dietary and health practices among school aged children (6-18 years). This will support the Government’s transition of the National School Feeding Programme to a National School Nutrition Programme. Further, WFP will support a planned scale-up of the school feeding programme with supply chain cost optimization, linking farmers to schools and school infrastructure. For emergency preparedness and response (EPR), WFP is assisting the Government in setting up national platforms to guide coordination, actions and investments in EPR. WFP is taking the lead for the UN in emergency preparedness and response.

To address the accelerating inequalities between countries and within the country caused by new technology, including artificial intelligence, the WFP is introducing a number of innovations that are integrated into national frameworks, build national human capital and support the Government driving down costs of programmes/services through use of new technology.

The Job holders will report directly to the Head of Support Service, Finance & Administration unit of WFP Bhutan

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority, the Driver will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Provide transportation of authorized personnel with safety 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 as required.

3. 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 authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services. Prepare requisition for fuel replenishment.

4. Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and 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.

5. Perform basic official duties as required such as supporting meetings/workshops, following up on official visa and work permit with Foreign Ministry and immigration, photocopying, purchasing office supplies and vehicles spare parts, supporting preparing of leave and travel plan for drivers and maintain logbook for vehicle.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIREMENTS: Two years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record.

DESIRABLE & SKILLS:

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

• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment

• Experience in defensive driving is desirable

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

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

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations 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.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected] or [email protected] . A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse****, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.