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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Organizational Context and Role:

Under the direct supervision of the Fleet Management Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

Job Content:

• Undertake driving duties as assigned by supervisor, ensuring strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations as well as speed limits.
•  Undertake daily care and maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) and check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, fire extinguisher etc.  Ensure that the assigned vehicle is kept clean.
•  Keep record of mileage in the logbook and record fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.  Ensure that a thorough checklist is carried out when exchanging vehicles with colleagues and appropriate form(s) signed. Ensure that staff members transported countersign the logbook.
•  Allow only authorized personnel and goods in the assigned vehicle.  Ensure that WFP vehicles are not misused.
•  Promptly report mechanical malfunctions of the assigned vehicles to the supervisor.
•  Handle with good care any equipment or WFP property that may need to be transported and ensure safekeeping at all times.
•  Maintain professional conduct at all times in compliance with good road and driving manners.  Be well presented in order to reflect a good image of WFP at all times.
•  Provide timely pick-up of personnel, delivery and collection of parcels/goods, mail, documents etc and transport them to various destinations as instructed.
• Maintain safe custody of WFP equipment such as the radio equipment and keep vehicle radio switched on at all times.
• Prior to proceeding on any trips, ensure that a proper and thorough check of the vehicle and all equipment is carried out in addition to ensuring that proper authority to travel has been granted.
•  Ensure that you are acquainted with the security situation and request thorough briefing before proceeding on field trips.
• When on field trips, report hourly/daily position/location for personal safety and the safety of passengers.  If stuck, immediately report the location to supervisor. Ensure use of proper technical radio language at all times.
• Consult the Drivers' Handbook/WFP Guidelines for use of vehicles and keep yourself updated on all current advisories and vehicle operating procedures.
•  Perform any other related duties as required

Skills and Competencies:

• Planning, Organisation and Action Management - Should be able to plan own work activities and to produce organised, accurate and well documented records conforming to required format. 
• Technical and Operational Skills - Ability to comprehend own job in relation to WFP's Mission and Vision. Awareness of general business trends and general activities in own field.
• Communication Skills – Oral and written - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using professional language, and to be understood.  Ability to read and write with good command of English, and to be understood by recipient. 
• Interpersonal Skills – Gets along with people, is considerate and helpful, and is a team player. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different social and cultural backgrounds. 
• Initiative and decision-making – Ability to select or recommend the best course of action without unnecessary delays.
• Integrity and Professionalism – Responsible and has a sense of accountability. Upholds work ethics and values and can be relied upon to deliver.

Performance Indicators:

Planning , organisation and action Management

• Meeting deadlines - Ability set own realistic deadlines and can be relied on to deliver.
• Problem solving – Ability to identify situations requiring problem solving ability to analyse and generate possible solutions.
• Job knowledge and Skills – Has the knowledge; technical and general awareness necessary to perform the key tasks of the job.
• Quality and accuracy – Has an eye for quality and does not make obvious errors.

Operational and Technical skills

• Ability to comprehend own job and awareness of general business trends and developments / changes in own field
• Multi-skilling – ability to perform several tasks – all rounded
• Customer care – has good customer / client orientation
• Cost consciousness – Economical use of resources in employee's control and ability and willingness to identify areas for waste reduction and cost cutting.

Communication Skills

• Oral/Written – Eloquence, Vocabulary, ability to be understood, and to provide understandable feedback
• Interpersonal Skills – Gets along with people, is considerate and helpful and is a team player
• Attitude – Has positive attitude towards own Work, Management, Company, and Colleagues
• Personal Presentation/Grooming – Maintains a professional image in both dress and manners that is seen, heard, and felt (body language)

Leadership Skills

• Delegating skills – Willing and able to pass on tasks to others while still achieving the required result
• Decision Making Skills – ability to select or recommend the best course of action without unnecessary delays
• Dedication – This employee is always willing to assist others, always prepared to do more than what is normally expected, and is keen to take on extra duties
• Passion and enthusiasm – Always positive and inspires staff, is a role model

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and Professionalism – Is responsible and has a sense of accountability. Does not require close supervision, can be relied on to deliver
• Loyalty – is loyal to the Organization's values and objectives
• Creativity and Innovation – Has inspiration. Does not always pass on small problems to the supervisor to solve but attempts to find solutions or at least gives recommendations
• Adaptability / Flexibility – Is positive about change. Does not always resist new methods and ideas. Is flexible

 Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of formal school education (Primary / Secondary).   
• Holder of a valid Driving Licence class B, C, E. 
• At least four years proven and continuous work experience as a driver with a safe driving record in an NGO, UN agency or a reputable organization.
• Experience in using HF and VHF radios.
• Desired:  Experience in driving and maintaining different makes/models of diesel and petrol vehicles, including 4-wheel drive. Should be trustworthy, honest and have a high sense of responsibility, be alert, physically fit and emotionally stable.  Should be polite and willing to take and carry out instructions. Must be tactful, punctual and able to use common sense. Should be able to work effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds within and outside WFP. Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.