JOB PURPOSE:

To provide efficient and safe transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking UN officials or visitors, and/or provide support in coordinating transport-related services.

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

• Provide transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking UN officials and visitors including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and the delivery and collection of various items following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.

• Plan and assign the routes and schedules for other Drivers, to support efficient transport-related services for clients.

• 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 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.

• Efficiently plan and coordinate WFP vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, assigned equipment on board is in a good condition to support 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 in cluding 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 three 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: Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali.

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.

• Good understanding of transport services and ability to coordinate routes and schedules for other Drivers.

• 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.

• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.

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

• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.

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

How to apply

This position is open for qualified Somali candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP 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 candidates.