Title of position: Driver / driver of administrative vehicle

Number of positions: 04

Grade: G2

Type of contract: FT / Fixed Term Contract

Unit / Division: Administration

Duration of the contract: 1 year

Location : Diamniadio ( 1 ), Matam ( 2 ), Kaolack ( 1 ) – Republic of Senegal

Deadline: September 05, 2023

The United Nations World Food Program ( PAM ) is the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger in the world. WFP’s mission is to help the world reach the Zero Hunger goal by 2030. WFP works every day to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children, can have access to the nutritious food they need to lead productive and healthy lives.

What are you going to do at this post ?

Ensure the transport of authorized personnel and that of goods efficiently and safely.

Why work with us ?

In Senegal, the World Food Program ( WFP ) works to strengthen the resilience of rural communities to climate change and to enable small farmers – women in particular – to earn a living on their land. WFP targets the poorest regions, integrating its activities to build resilience, with its flagship local school feeding program which serves as the main entry point for a series of nutrition programs, disaster risk reduction and local supply implemented in the same localities to maximize the impact of the intervention.

As part of the process for implementing the new Country Strategic Plan ( PSP ) 2019- 2023, the WFP Country Office in Senegal intends to open an office at the Matam region to strengthen these food assistance activities. This approach, beyond bringing it closer to its beneficiaries, remains in line with the fundamentals of the PSP, which consists on the one hand of « targeting the poorest regions », while encouraging « synergy development » between the various WFP projects and programs ( concentration ) on the other hand.

Through this approach, WFP intends to « effectively assist the government of Senegal in setting up sustainable safety nets and social protection programs » in order to better cope with shocks, through a policy of strengthening the resilience of grassroots households.

✅ Bring your creativity and your sense of innovation to the organization. You will need it to do the work everywhere and as needed.

✅ Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like ours, will constantly expose you to new ideas and perspectives. We really care about each other and are carried away by teamwork.

✅ Our employees can work beyond their expectations in real situations, enrich themselves with truly significant work, reveal their potential and be actors in their development !

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What is expected of you ?

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant ( Dakar-Kaolack-Matam ) and in general of the Head of Administration, your responsibilities will be :

•  Drive the assigned vehicle to transport WFP authorities and staff, visitors, goods, letters, etc., in accordance with United Nations standards ( safety and security ) ;
•  Clean, maintain and control vehicles ( oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. ) ;
•  Make minor repairs and follow-up for other interventions ;
•  You ensure that all vehicle documentation is up to date ;
•  Know how to use the vehicle’s operating manual to ensure proper use of it ;
•  Ensure that the vehicle’s logbook is properly kept ;
•  Perform any other related task that may be entrusted to it ;

For this mission, you must have :

•  Performs primary studies, have professional training for drivers with a valid driver’s license ;
•  At least three ( 03 ) years as a driver ( of various brands and models of vehicles ) ;
•  A master’s degree in spoken and written French ;
•  Computer concepts ( Word, Excel ) ;
•  Worked in the United Nations system, an international organization or an embassy is a plus ;
•  Knowledge of first aid rules ;
•  Knowledge of the basic security rules of the United Nations ;
•  Basic mechanical knowledge ;
•  A good knowledge of the geographic area concerned and certain local languages would be a plus ;

WFP is committed to promoting an inclusive working environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. We promote the leadership of women within our organization and aim to achieve parity in our teams in West and Central Africa. Qualified female candidates are therefore particularly encouraged.

WFP has no tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV / AIDS status.

No appointment under any type of contract will be offered to members of the United Nations Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions ( CCQAB ), the International Civil Service Commission ( CFPI ), the FAO Finance Committee, the WFP External Auditor, the WFP Audit Committee, the Joint Inspection Unit ( CCI ) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities for WFP, both during their service and within three years of the end of their contract.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including at the offer stage. Any request for payment must be refused and reported to the competent local law enforcement authorities so that they can take appropriate action.

WFP applies a zero tolerance approach to behaviors such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination.

All selected candidates will have to adhere to WFP standards of conduct and will therefore be subject to a rigorous background check internally or by third parties. Selected applicants must also provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Any false statement regarding the information provided during the recruitment process may result in disqualification or dismissal.