About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The World Food Programme is hiring a Driver to work in Cotonou, Bohicon, Natitingou, and Kandi. The Driver will provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities. This position requires a completion of secondary school education, formal drivers training, and a valid driver's license. The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, and this role is an opportunity to work with a diverse and multicultural team. The Driver will be responsible for transporting authorized personnel, including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and delivery of various items/commodities. They will also be responsible for maintaining the vehicle log books, daily reporting to the supervisor, and ensuring the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in good condition. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system, with a demonstrated safe driving record. The World Food Programme offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment, and invests in the personal and professional development of its employees. The organization is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.
Responsibilities
- Provide transportation of authorized personnel, including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language
- Deliver various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations
- Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities
- Maintain accurate vehicle log books and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status
- Ensure the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in good condition, including all equipment, and report any mechanical issues to the supervisor
- Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident
- Perform basic office-related tasks such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining stores when required
Benefits
- Attractive compensation package
Requirements & Qualifications
- Completion of secondary school education
- Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle
- Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system
- Demonstrated safe driving record
- Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks, and other kinds of motorized vehicles
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues
- 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
- Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different
How to Apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable)
- Apply through the online recruiting system
- Submit your application, including your CV and Cover Letter
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application
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