Driver G2 - Baidoa
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. WFP uses food assistance to help people recover from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and the personal and professional development of our employees, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Job Purpose
The Driver G2 position in Baidoa, Somalia, is crucial for ensuring safe, reliable, and timely transportation services that support WFP's program delivery and operational effectiveness. The role involves transporting authorized personnel, goods, and documents, adhering strictly to WFP standards, UN safety, and security regulations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate vehicle logbooks, reporting on vehicle status, ensuring vehicles are clean and well-maintained, and assisting with basic office tasks when needed. The driver will also facilitate the arrival of official personnel and visitors by providing basic assistance with formalities. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and client-oriented service, contributing directly to WFP's mission of reaching millions of people across the globe.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position are centered on ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services for authorized personnel and various items, strictly adhering to UN safety and security protocols. A crucial aspect involves facilitating the smooth arrival of official personnel and visitors by meeting them at airports or other entry points and providing essential assistance with visa and customs procedures. The role demands diligent vehicle management, including the accurate maintenance of vehicle logbooks and daily reporting to the supervisor on the mechanical condition of the vehicle. This ensures efficient vehicle utilization, optimal fuel consumption, and supports precise accounting and cost-efficiency. Furthermore, the driver is accountable for maintaining the assigned vehicle in a clean and good operational state, ensuring timely maintenance, proper equipment, and all required travel authorizations and supplies are in place. Any mechanical issues must be reported immediately to the supervisor to uphold service safety and efficiency. The position also requires strict adherence to established rules for field deliveries and accident procedures, necessitating prompt reporting of any problems to the supervisor for informed decision-making. When not engaged in driving duties, the role extends to providing vital administrative support, encompassing tasks such as filing, photocopying, maintaining stores, handling deliveries and collections, managing mailing services, and processing office bill payments, thereby contributing significantly to the overall administrative and operational effectiveness of the organization.
Work Experience
Requires at least two years of relevant driving experience, preferably within an international organization, embassy, or UN system. A safe driving record is essential. Experience driving various vehicle types, including vans and trucks, is necessary. Defensive driving experience is considered a plus.
Skills
Safe driving, Vehicle maintenance, Logbook management, Basic office tasks, First aid, Radio/email communication, Defensive driving, Chauffeur protocol, Local road knowledge, Safety equipment knowledge