The World Food Programme (WFP) is excited to announce multiple openings for Drivers in 2025. This is a crucial opportunity to join the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to combating hunger and improving food security.
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As a Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and timely transportation of personnel and supplies to support WFP’s life-saving operations in diverse and challenging environments. If you are a skilled driver with a commitment to making a difference, we invite you to apply and contribute to WFP’s mission of delivering hope and assistance to those in need!
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
- Completion of secondary school education.
- Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification (D) to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Experience:
Minimum 2 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.
Languages:
Fluency in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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