Qobayat Field Office - Driver SC2

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 26 Jan 2021 at 22:59 UTC

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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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

This Vacancy Announcement will close on 26 January 2021 at 11:59 PM Rome Time.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

-This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates ONLY.

-Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

-Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

ABOUT WFP

Assisting more than 90 million people in 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

In Lebanon, WFP works to support approximately 700,000 people with regular assistance using e-cards. WFP also supports Lebanese schools with school meals, and has run over 300 development activities which include supporting rural infrastructure, as well as education and training opportunities for vulnerable individuals in families. WFP also supports Lebanon’s National Poverty Targeting Programme.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel, field staff and/or commodities. To support in the coordination and transportation of VIP missions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the Fleet Manager, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: • 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 authorised 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 authorisations 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education is an advantage.

Experience: At least 2 (two) years of experience as Driver, preferably in an international organization, Embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.

Language: good in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations; • Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles • Experience in defensive driving is desirable Knowledge & Skills • Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment • 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

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Qualified female applicants 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.

Added 3 years ago - Updated 3 years ago - Source: wfp.org