About WFP
 

The United Nations World Food Programme 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.

 

The United Nations World Food Programme 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 shattered lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 75 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

 

Organizational Context

 

WFP’s greatest strength is its 14,000 dedicated people working tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often under difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing which means the need for effective people management is becoming more important than ever before. In this context, WFP launched its People Strategy in November 2014. It articulates key strategic focus to build an engaged workforce, with the right skills, in the right roles enabling WFP to continue fulfilling its humanitarian response role while simultaneously building its capabilities to address the long-term goals of Zero Hunger.

 

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, 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 motorised 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: English Language is the working Language of WFP for the post advertied. Fluency in Arabic is required due to the work in the field.

 

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 authorised 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 authorisations 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.

 

7. Provide other related duties as required.

 

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL 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.
 

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.

 

Terms and conditions

 

This vacancy is open to qualified Sudanese Nationals Only.

WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. In the pursuit of WFP’s mission to feed the hungry poor, WFP employees must uphold the highest standards of ethical and

professional conduct at all times. WFP has zero tolerance for fraud & corruption, sexual exploitation and discrimination.

 

Deadline for applications

 

Applicants are required to create their personal account and fill in the profile form with his/her personal details in WFP Career Web-Site through the links provided below.

Applicants must ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching the CV, answer the pre-screening questions and  agree on legal statement prior to submitting the application.

 

External applicants - Interested external applicants can apply on WFP Career Site: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings

 

Internal Applicants - Interested internal applicants can apply through the E-Recruitment tool.

 

Applicants may apply using LinkedIn profile (if available).

Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.