Le Programme Alimentaire Mondial recrute un chauffeur, Lesotho

 

 

WFP Lesotho 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.

 

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.

Standard minimum qualifications :

Education : 

  • Completion of high school ;
  • Certicate in defensive training is an added advantage.

Experience : 

  • At least two or three years work experience ;
  • Working in donor funded projects will an added advantage.

Organizational context :

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator and technical support from WFP Head of Drivers, the Drivers will perform the duties under the Adaptation Fund Project, to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

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 United Nations 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 visas 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. Perform any other duties.

 

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.

Functional capabilities : N/A

 

Other specific job requirements :

Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to work responsibly and care for the vehicle ;
  • Willingness to build own capacity through formal and informal training processes ;
  • Ability to meet agreed deadlines ;
  • Ability to write and maintain record of files and report for the vehicles ;
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Desired experiences for entry into the role : N/A

Deadline for submission of applications is 31 July 2020.

Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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

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.

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