Duration: 12 months renewable
Unit: Administration
Place of assignment: Tulear, Ambovombe, Ampanihy, Manakara, Tsihombe, Bekily
Positions name: 09
A list of qualified candidates may be established at the end of this recruitment process with the aim of filling similar positions of the same grade or lower grade in all WFP offices in Madagascar.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, national origin, origin ethnic or social background, genetic information, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
The United Nations World Food Program Madagascar (WFP/UN), as part of the implementation of its Country Strategic Plan, is looking for the needs of its Field Offices in Tulear (01), Ambovombe (03), Ampanihy ( 02), Manakara (01), Tsihombe (01), Bekily (01), the services of 09 Drivers. The driver will drive light vehicles or any other means of land transportation. The driver must ensure the transport of authorized personnel and goods efficiently and safely. He can also carry out simple administrative tasks in offices or warehouses.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Program is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting global hunger. WFP’s mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works around the world to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
WFP’S MANDATE AND INTERVENTIONS IN MADAGASCAR
In Madagascar, WFP supports the government’s efforts through an assistance strategy aimed at responding to the humanitarian emergency, strengthening the resilience of communities and supporting sustainable development efforts. In collaboration with State institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and partners of the United Nations System, the WFP organizes monetary or in-kind transfers to meet the food needs of families affected by climatic hazards, provides school meals which promote access to education for girls and boys, supports the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, provides technical and financial support to groups of small agricultural producers to improve their production and their access to the market.
WFP also provides air transport service, providing humanitarian and development actors with safe, reliable and economical transport to other regions of Madagascar.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These positions are located in regional offices, country offices, section offices or field offices. The incumbents report to the Administration Officer or the Logistics Officer, or his or her deputy, and drive light vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles or any other means of land transport. They may also be required to operate speedboats or other types of marine navigation craft. The position may require performing simple administrative tasks in offices or warehouses.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer or his or her deputy, and under the general supervision of the Head of Field Office, the driver will be responsible for the following tasks at the WFP Field Office:
- Ensure the transport of authorized personnel, and possibly translate on this occasion simple exchanges with interlocutors speaking the local language, and ensure the delivery of various articles or goods while respecting authorized routes and United Nations regulatory texts relating to security and safety. security in order to provide services safely and efficiently.
- Greet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other points of entry and assist them with customary visa and customs formalities so that they can safely and safely reach destinations authorized.
- Maintain the vehicle maintenance log strictly up to date and communicate to the line manager a daily report of their mechanical condition, in order to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption to support accurate accounting and cost-effective.
- Verify that the assigned vehicle is maintained in good clean and working order, including all equipment, that maintenance is completed within the required time frame, that all travel authorizations are on board the vehicle and that the vehicle is well equipped with the mandatory equipment, and that mechanical problems are reported, where applicable, to the line manager so as to ensure the provision of the required services in a safe and efficient manner.
- Comply with applicable rules and regulations regarding field deliveries and in the event of an accident, and immediately report to the line manager any problems that arise in order to seek instructions and facilitate informed decision-making on the instructions.
- Outside of driving-related duties, perform simple related administrative tasks (e.g. filing, photocopying, or inventory management) as necessary, including delivering or picking up various items, shipping mail and payment of telephone or other bills, in order to provide administrative support.
- Carry out any other tasks within the framework of this operation deemed useful and entrusted by the WFP hierarchy.
ESSENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
MRPP Thematic Skills
Skill
Description of expected conduct at required skill level
Motivation
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives
Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Be a force for positive change
Approaches assigned tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
Make WFP’s mission a source of inspiration for the team
Understands the impact of WFP activities on beneficiary communities.
Make WFP’s mission known on a daily basis
Links individual tasks and responsibilities to unit goals and mission.
Human ressources
Look for ways to strengthen individual skills
Seeks opportunities to develop and strengthen individual skills.
Create a culture of open-mindedness
Shows that he or she respects and understands diversity and cultural differences.
Support and provide constructive feedback
Searches for and contacts colleagues or line managers likely to play the role of support.
Adopt and advocate a proactive attitude
Defines clear and measurable objectives for the tasks and responsibilities assigned to him.
Performance
Encourage innovation and creative solutions
Evaluates the tasks and responsibilities assigned to him to find a way to work more efficiently.
Prioritize getting results
Accurately monitors his work schedule and tasks completed in the areas under his responsibility.
Make commitments and stick to them
Understands the responsibilities and actions associated with assigned tasks.
Know how to make decisions
Informs line managers of dangerous situations or problems that may arise in the field or in the offices.
Partnership
Connect and make WFP units work together
Understands the organizational structure of WFP, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
Building strong partnerships with external stakeholders
Helps the team collaborate with colleagues and WFP partners in the field to achieve common goals.
Demonstrate political flexibility and adaptability
Maintains professional and courteous relationships with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
Explain the value that WFP brings to partnerships
Understands the role of his team in partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Completion of secondary education. Formal driver training and valid driver’s license or driving certificate authorizing use of assigned vehicle in compliance with local regulations.
- At least 02 years of experience as a driver, preferably in an embassy, United Nations system agency or other international organization, and good driving history. Experience driving vehicles of various makes and models, including vans and other types of motorized vehicles.
- Experience in defensive driving desirable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES
- Knowledge of the rules and practices to be respected as a driver, local roads/waterways and conditions as well as safety issues.
- Knowledge of vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
- Knowledge of the Highway Code/Navigation Code.
- Knowledge of safety standards and equipment (fire extinguishers, floatable safety accessories, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Basic emergency assistance skills and knowledge of first aid.
- Knowledge of and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
- Ability to assess the good mechanical condition of vehicles and carry out small repairs.
- Ability to listen to the beneficiaries of services and to demonstrate a great sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.
OTHER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Good written and oral communication in French.
- Having an advanced level of French (level C) is essential for the performance of your duties.
- Proficiency with computer tools (MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, etc.) is essential.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications ONLINE ONLY
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: MARCH 17, 2024
QUALIFIED FEMALE APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to behaviors such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to meet WFP standards of conduct and will therefore be subject to rigorous background checks internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may result in disqualification or dismissal.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including the offer stage.
How to apply
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