Driver SC2 (3 Positions - Multiple Locations)

Job Description

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSAll applications should be received no later than Monday 7th December, 2020CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATIONThis position is open to Syrian or Syrian/Palestinian nationals, or holders of a work permit and residency in Syria.?Contract Type:?Service Contract (SC2)Duration:?12?months?Duty Station:?1?Damascus, 1?Hama, 1?LattakiaNumber of required employees:?3ABOUT WFPThe United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.?The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.?Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThe Driver SC2 will work in the Admin Unit and in collaboration with the other units of WFP. This post is based in Multiple locations and follow under the direct supervision of the Administration Officer in Damascus.JOB PURPOSETo provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)Within delegated authority, the Driver will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and thus are not all-inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Drivers)1. 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.2. 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.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:?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:?Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience.Language: Fluency (level C) in in oral and written communication in Arabic and in English.

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Driver SC2