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Driver (G2) – 2 Positions
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Date posted
April 4, 2025
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Closing date
April 4, 2025
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Hiring location
Mogadishu
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Qualification
Secondary
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Experience
2-3 Year
Description
Job description
Vacancy Announcement No- JR111568
Job Title: Driver (G2) – Mogadishu – 2 Positions
Contract Type/Grade: Fixed – Term, G2
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Duration: 1 year (Initial)
Date of Issue: April 3, 2025. | Closing Date: April 17, 2025.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
• 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.
Skills and 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 two or more years of relevant 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 vans, trucks
and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
Language: Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali.
Other Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security
issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
• 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.
This position is open for qualified Somali candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers
female friendly spaces in the workplace.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link
below:
• External Applicants: Click here!
• Internal Applicants: Click here!
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
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