Job Title: Driver
Organisation: World Food
Programme (WFP)
Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Finance and
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Grade: G2
Vacancy Announcement No.: VA-17-2014
About WFP:
The UN World Food Programme
(WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. WFP is the
largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently, WFP
focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA);
Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support
(AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
(WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. WFP is the
largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently, WFP
focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA);
Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support
(AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The UN WFP
Driver will be responsible for safe transportation of passengers, equipment,
mail etc. and proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Driver will be responsible for safe transportation of passengers, equipment,
mail etc. and proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
timely and reliable driving services by using assigned vehicle for the
transport of authorised WFP staff members, officials and visitors as per
authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations; - Deliver
and collect goods, mail, documents and other items - Take
care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil.
water, battery, brakes, tyres etc - Carry
out minor repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept dean and in good
running condition at all times: - Log
official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing
etc.; Produce weekly records of mileage travelled and tonnage moved: - Read
and understand specific vehicle/ operating manuals to ensure the safety
and appropriate operations of the vehicle; - Negotiate,
liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle
movements in designated areas: - Take
the steps required in accordance with the rules and regulations in case of
an accident; - Perform
any other related duties as maybe assigned by the Finance and
Administrative Assistant.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidates for UN World Food Programme Driver vacancy should hold a
Uganda Certificate of Education (O Level) is desirable; - A
minimum of two or more years work experience as a Driver plus a safe
driving record gained from a reputable organization; - Hold
a valid and clean driving license; - Defensive
driving and first aid training is desirable; - Excellent
command of both written & oral English is essential; - Computer
literacy i.e. knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandan
nationals are encouraged to send their applications together with detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on
the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
nationals are encouraged to send their applications together with detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on
the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer, UN
World Food Programme, P.O. Box 7159 Kampala. Uganda or
World Food Programme, P.O. Box 7159 Kampala. Uganda or
Hand delivers it to a box at
the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
The applicants should check on
the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have
been received one week after the closing date.
the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have
been received one week after the closing date.
Applications must be received
by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: Thursday, 8th January 2015
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