Forklift Driver, SC2 Roster

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

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.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are building a Roster of Forklift Drivers to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities in any of the following WFP duty stations: Dushanbe, Khatlon or GBAO.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Tajikistan Country Office and Field Offices. Job holders report to the Dushanbe Storekeeper or the designate, and drive forklift or any other type of land transport. The job may involve basic administrative assistance in the WFP Dushanbe Warehouse.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide transportation and handling of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services. 2. 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. 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 authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services. 4. Follow established rules and regulations 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: A minimum of two or more years of work experience as a Driver with demonstrated safe driving record.

Language: Fluency in Tajik and Russian is required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks, and other kinds of motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable. • Extensive 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy announcement is not tied to any currently open position or any specific duty station. It is a Roster for qualified applicants to express their interest for future upcoming short or mid-term Forklift Driver opportunities in any of the following Duty Stations: Dushanbe, Khatlon or GBAO.

All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to asses relevant experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their interest and availability.

INCLUSION IN THE ROSTER DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY FUTURE CONTRACTUAL RELATION WITH THE WFP.

THE ROSTER WILL HAVE A VALIDITY OF 2/3 YEARS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

19 December 2021

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Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.