ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World
Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting
hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill Driver post at the G2 level,
based in WFP Nigeria, Maiduguri Office. If you are a Nigerian national,
committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting
difference for people in need, we would like to hear from you!
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in
Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs) and Field
Offices (FOs). Job holders report to the Administration Officer, Logistics
Officer or the designate, and drive light vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles
or any other type of land transport. They may also be assigned to operate speed
boats or other types of watercrafts. The job may involve basic administrative
assistance in the office or stores.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide efficient and
safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
(not all-inclusive)
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
5. 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.
6. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
5. 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.
6. 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.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB
REQUIREMENTS
This section is optional
to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the
specific job
4Ps CORE ORGANIZATIONAL
CAPABILITIES
Purpose
·
Understand and
communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s
Strategic Objectives.
·
Be a force for
positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a
positive attitude and demeanor.
·
Make the mission
inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary
communities.
·
Make our mission
visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to
unit’s goals and mission.
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People
·
Look for ways to
strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual
skills.
·
Create an
inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and
cultural differences.
·
Be a coach &
provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or
supervisors to serve as coaches.
·
Create an “I
will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks
and responsibilities.
Performance
·
Encourage innovation
& creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways
to be more efficient.
·
Focus on getting
results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas
of responsibility.
·
Make commitments
and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics
associated with own tasks.
·
Be Decisive:
Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise
while in the field or office.
Partnership
·
Connect and share across
WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose
and mission of each unit.
·
Build strong
external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s
partners in the field toward common goals.
·
Be politically
agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with
other WFP employees and partners in the field.
·
Be clear about the
value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its
partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
N/A
STANDARD MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
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: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, UN system or Embassy 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.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, UN system or Embassy 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.
Knowledge & Skills:
• 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 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.
• 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.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR
ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
N/A
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Qualified female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only holders of Nigerian
Citizenship or holders of valid Nigerian residence/work permits are eligible to
apply for this position.
Applications are to be
submitted online and in English only.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Please do not contact HR for any follow up
as they will contact you if you are shortlisted.
Canvassing of any form
is strictly prohibited. Applicants found to be canvassing will automatically be
disqualified.
DEADLINE FOR
APPLICATIONS
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