KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

• 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 for-militias

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 super-visor

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.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

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: At least two (2) or more years of relevant 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.

Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Other Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.

• 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.

How to apply

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to

apply. WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the

link below:

• External Applicants: Click Here

• Internal Applicants: Click Here

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates

will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian

principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and

gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidate