Beirut - Driver SC2 (Multiple Posts)

Organizational background

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's 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 Lebanon, WFP works to support approximately 700,000 people with regular assistance using e-cards. WFP also supports Lebanese schools with school meals and has run over 300 development activities which include supporting rural infrastructure, as well as education and training opportunities for vulnerable individuals in families. WFP also supports Lebanon’s National Poverty Targeting Programme.  

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:

https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/ 

Job Purpose 

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel, field staff and/or commodities. To support in the coordination and transportation of VIP missions 

Accountabilities: 

     Under the supervision of the Fleet Manager, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of secondary school education is an advantage.

Experience: At least 2 (two) years of experience as Driver, preferably in an international organization, Embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.

Language: good in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Required skills and knowledge: 

• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations;
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Experience in defensive driving is desirable Knowledge & Skills
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment
• 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