Main driver, FTA-G3, based in Dakar/Diamnadio, FTA-G3 At World Food Program

???? Vacancy notice no: 833256

???? Job title: Senior driver, FTA-G3, based in Dakar/Diamnadio, FTA-G3

✨ Type of contract and grade: FTA, G3

???? Duration: One year (renewable)

✅ Unit / Division: Management Services Unit

???? Duty station: Dakar/Diamnadio

⏰ Deadline: June 20, 2024

WFP strives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Our recruitment process is designed to welcome candidates from all backgrounds, celebrate diversity and ensure a respectful environment for all. We aim for the recruitment process to be accessible and fair. If you require reasonable accommodation or have accessibility concerns, please contact us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our IED team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share its humanitarian principles. Staff selection is done on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Program is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting global hunger. WFP’s mission is to end world hunger. Every day, WFP works around the world to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. need. To learn more about WFP, visit our website https://www.wfp.org/ and follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

OBJECTIVES ATTACHED TO THE POSITION:
Ensure the transport of authorized personnel and goods efficiently and safely.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (indicative and non-exhaustive list):

Ensure the transport of senior WFP officials, senior United Nations officials or visitors, and possibly translate simple exchanges with people speaking the local language, and ensure the delivery and collection of equipment while respecting the itineraries authorized authorities and United Nations regulations relating to safety and security in order to provide services safely and efficiently.
Schedule and establish routes and schedules for other drivers to help provide efficient transportation services. Support the fleet manager in transportation planning and management.
Greet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other points of entry and provide them with basic assistance to help them complete customary visa and customs formalities so that they can reach safely and safely to authorized destinations.
Maintain the vehicle maintenance log strictly up to date and communicate to the line manager a daily report of their mechanical condition, in order to ensure efficient and cost-effective vehicle use and fuel consumption. Collect fuel and systematically use driver cards and record the fuel consumption of the assigned vehicle using an app. Record maintenance operations for all vehicles in the dedicated Platform.
Effectively plan and coordinate the maintenance of WFP vehicles and check that all travel authorizations are on board and that the vehicles are well equipped with mandatory equipment, and check that the equipment on board is in good condition and ensures the delivery of services safely and efficiently.
6.Be the point of contact for all drivers ensuring that services are provided with the greatest care. Escalate issues to line manager and provide feedback to colleagues. Comply with applicable rules and regulations regarding field missions and in the event of an accident, and immediately report to the line manager any problems that arise in order to seek instructions and facilitate informed decisions on the course of action to be taken. .
Provide advice on all transport-related activities: planning, vehicle acquisition, technical specifications, specifications for the establishment of LTA’s (long term agreements) related to vehicle management, etc.
Outside of driving duties, perform simple related administrative tasks (e.g. filing, photocopying or archiving, store maintenance) as necessary, including dispatching mail and paying telephone or other bills , to provide administrative support.
Other activites.

Training:

Completion of secondary education. Valid driver’s license authorizing use of assigned vehicle in compliance with local regulations.

Experience:

At least three (3) years of experience as a driver, preferably in an embassy, United Nations system agency or other international organization, and good driving history. Experience driving vehicles of different makes and models, including vans and other types of motorized vehicles (all categories license). Experience in defensive driving desirable.

LANGUAGES:

Mastery (level C) of the French language and intermediate (level B) English.

Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of the rules and practices to be respected as a driver, local roads/waterways and conditions as well as safety issues.
Good understanding of transportation services and ability to coordinate routes and schedules of other drivers.
Knowledge of the Highway Code/Navigation Code.
Knowledge of safety standards and equipment (fire extinguishers, floatable safety accessories, etc.).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to assess the good mechanical condition of vehicles and carry out small repairs.
Knowledge of vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
Knowledge of and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
Basic emergency assistance skills and knowledge of first aid.
Ability to listen to the beneficiaries of services and to demonstrate a great sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.
Gender and diversity awareness: female applications are strongly encouraged.

Submission deadline: June 20, 2024

BEFORE APPLYING

All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, position requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment, free from sexual exploitation and abuse, any form of discrimination, any type of harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of power. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any type of contract will be offered to members of the United Nations Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACCABQ), the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), the FAO Finance Committee, the WFP External Auditor, the WFP Audit Committee, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities for WFP, to both during their service and within three years following the end of that service.
Female applicants and qualified candidates from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. WFP does not tolerate or practice discrimination based on HIV/AIDS status.
Staff selection is done on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including the offer stage. Any request for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
WFP has a zero-tolerance policy for behaviors such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination.
All selected candidates will be required to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore be subject to rigorous background checks internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Any misrepresentation regarding information provided during the recruitment process may result in disqualification or dismissal of the candidate.

Special notice on the relocation of the WFP regional office:

WFP and other UN agencies will move to the new United Nations House in Diamniadio, 30 kilometers from central Dakar. The duty station name for this position will remain Dakar/Diamnadio, Senegal.

Special recommendation:

Before applying, please confirm that (i) your online profile and CV are correct and up to date, (ii) your CV must include your professional background, academic qualifications and language skills.