Driver | SSA-2 | 3 positions | Various locations 1

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Overview

Provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities

You have:

• Completion of secondary school education.
• 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.
• Formal driver's training with a valid driver's license/certification to operate assigned vehicle.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

VA DETAILS

JOB TITLE DRIVER CONTRACT TYPE SPECIAL SERVICE AGREEMENT JOB GRADE SSA-2 UNIT/DIVISION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIT DUTY STATION 2 SURIGAO CITY | 1 BOHOL DURATION OF CONTRACT 3 MONTHS NO. OF VACANCY 3

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is one of the leading aid agencies responding to Typhoon Rai-affected communities and families. Working alongside government and non-government partners, WFP has been supporting relief efforts, transporting family food packs, hygiene kits and other non-food items. WFP has also enabled emergency responders to quickly communicate and coordinate their response and connectivity by rolling out innovative mobile emergency telecommunications sets.

Over the next six months, WFP will supply lifesaving food aid to 250,000 typhoon-affected people and support emergency coordination and telecommunications to the broader typhoon response. To do so, WFP urgently needs a minimum of US$ 25.8 million in funding. To date, generous contributions have been received from the governments of Brazil, Ireland, and the United States, amongst others, as well as the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), and private sector donors.

• Strategic outcome 1: Crisis-affected people in the Philippines are able to meet their food and nutrition needs during and immediately after an emergency.
• Strategic outcome 2: Women, boys and girls in provinces prioritized by the Government have adequate and healthy diets to reduce malnutrition by 2022 in line with government targets.
• Strategic outcome 3: Vulnerable communities in Mindanao have improved food security and nutrition by 2022 in line with government targets.
• Strategic outcome 4: National and local government agencies have enhanced capabilities to reduce vulnerability to shocks by 2022.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Driver reports to the Administration Assistant or the designate, and drive light vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles, or any other type of land transport. The job may involve basic administrative assistance in the office or stores.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

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

• 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.
• 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 authorized destinations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Perform other related duties as required.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand 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.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
• Create 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.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative 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.

Partnership

• Connect 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM 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 in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks, and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable • Knowledge & Skills: - Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways 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.). - 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. • Language: Fluency in English, both oral and written communication.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Valid Driver's License

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications is on 07 April 2022, 1****1:59 PM. Qualified candidates are required to complete an online candidate profile in UN WFP Careers Website (https://www.wfp.org/careers). Only applications received from this website are considered valid and will be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.

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Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: wfp.org