UN World Food Programme Driver Jobs in Ethiopia

UN World Food Programme Driver Jobs in Ethiopia

About WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters.

After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.

The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Organizational Context

These jobs are found primarily in WFP Semera Sub-Office, and job holders will report to Administration Assistant. The reporting lines may change depending on the size of the office.

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Admin associate the driver is required to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of and reporting to the Administration Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Maintain that the assigned vehicle is always clean and in good condition, washing and cleaning should be scheduled properly so as not to interfere with work schedule.

Provide reliable driving services by using assigned transport means for the transport of authorized WFP staff members, officials and visitors as per authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations.

Take care of the day-to-day efficient maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. arrange for repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.

Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. and ensure all passengers sign in the log-book.

Make the Administration Assistant aware if the mileage on the vehicle is getting close to Preventive Maintenance inspection mileage and arrange for service.

Ensure that the vehicle has fuel at all times. Conduct daily checks before using the vehicle and ensure proper written handovers when going on leave or handing over to another driver.

Negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle movements in designated areas.

Check means of transport for mechanical fitness and the security of the cargo, ensuring that cargo is protected against all weather conditions.

Perform other related duties as required.

Standard Minimum Qualificat

Education:

Completion of secondary school education.

Formal driver's training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicles 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 and first aid is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, skills in

vehicle repairs, VHF /HF radio utilization and computer skills

• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.

• Knowledge of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable.

• 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 (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

4Ps Core Organisational Capabilities

Purpose

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.

Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.

Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.

Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.

Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.

Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.

Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.

Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.

Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.

Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.

Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.

Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.

Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Driver Jobs in Ethiopia

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