UN World Food Programme – Somalia
Vacancy Announcement No. 019/2015
Vacancy Announcement No. 019/2015
Post Title: Driver (Roster)
Contract type: Service
Contract
Duty Station: Bossaso,
Galkacyo, Hargeisa, Mogadishu, Dolo, Dhobley, Garowe, Kismayo, Berbera,
& El Wak
Duration: One year (initial)
Date of issue: 26
August 2015
Closing Date: 08
September 2015
Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include
food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and
logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified
Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in
particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Assistant and the overall supervision of Head of Area Office/Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Assistant and the overall supervision of Head of Area Office/Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide reliable driving services by using
assigned means for the transport of authorized WFP Staff members,
officials and visitors as per authorized routing following UN safety and
Security rules and regulations;
- Deliver and collect goods, mail, documents and
other items;
- Meet official personnel at the airport and
facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required;
- Take care of the day-to-day efficient
maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery,
brakes, tires, etc;
- Perform minor repairs and arrange for major
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;
- Produce weekly records of mileage travelled
and fuel consumed;
- Negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local
authorities to facilities 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;
- Identify any apparent problems during field
deliveries and report them to the supervisor;
- Take the steps required in accordance with the
rule and regulations in case of an accident;
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Primary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Defensive driving and first aid training is desirable.
Experience: At least two years of work experience as a driver; with safe driving record.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somalia is a requirement.
Knowledge: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs, knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
Education: Primary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Defensive driving and first aid training is desirable.
Experience: At least two years of work experience as a driver; with safe driving record.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somalia is a requirement.
Knowledge: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs, knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
Interested and qualified candidates
are requested to submit online applications only according to the following
procedures:
- All applications must include an accurately
filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at the following
linkhttp://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be
sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
- Quote the Vacancy Announcement number, job
title and location;
- Hand delivered applications will not be
accepted;
- Applications that do not meet the above
requirements will be disregarded;
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.