What will you do?

• 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 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.

• Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, the vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorizations 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 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.

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

Education:

• Completion of Secondary School education.

• Formal driving training with valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle 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, 4WD, trucks, and other kinds of motorized vehicles.

• Experience in defensive driving including handling of armoured vehicles is desirable.

Language: Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Somali.

Are you competent for this job? Do you have

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways, 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 basics.

• Knowledge and ability to use Radio, Email, Telephone, and other applications.

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

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment using the link below:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=829646&company=C0000168410P

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.