Zahle - Driver SC 2

Organizational Background:

Assisting more than 90 million people in 83 countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

WFP Lebanon provides humanitarian assistance to nearly 1.1 million vulnerable persons, in the form of unrestricted assistance in-kind and cash-based transfers.  WFP Lebanon also provides food assistance in the form of snack and fresh food to school aged students and their families. This support is designed to improve the students’ health and make them and their families more motivated to pursue the children’s right to education.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:

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Organizational Context:

The position will be based in Zahle Field Office. The incumbent will report directly to the Business Support Assistant (Admin) and under the overall supervision of the Admin Associate in Zahle Field Office.

Job Purpose:

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel, field staff and/or commodities. To support in the coordination and transportation of VIP missions.

Duration of Assignment:

The Driver will be contracted for an initial term of 12 months. Contract may be extended based on business need and satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Business Support Assistant (Admin) and the overall supervision of the Admin Associate, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

•  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 UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
•  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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
•  Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience: At least three (3) 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 SUVs, vans, trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles is a plus.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

DESIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles

• Experience in defensive driving is desirable Knowledge & Skills
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, protocol and courtesies and security issues.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment
•  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