Driver, SC2 at WFP.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 8 November 2021.

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 lifetime. 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 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

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.

CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION

Contract Type: Service Contract – SC2

Duration: 6 months

Duty Station: Gaziantep

Number of required employees: 1

OBJECTIVES:

• To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND ROLE:

• Provide reliable driving services by using assigned vehicle to office staff members, missions and other visitors as appropriate, according to the established UN safety and security rules and regulations;
• Maintain the assigned office vehicle in effective manner;
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs at the specialised service center and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition; ensure that all necessary equipment/tools/kits are complete and available anytime;
• Ensure that all the required travel documentation is available;
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc;
• Produce weekly/monthly records of mileage travelled; liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle movements in designated areas;

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. Take the steps required in accordance with the rules and regulations in case of an accident.

JOB CONTENT:

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO DELIVER OUTPUTS:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, follow protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and security issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of driving, operating rules and regulations whichever applicable.
• 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.
• Fluency in English and Turkish languages.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:

• Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
• Exact Position Title
• Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
• Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.