WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle
of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified
candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or
social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or
expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian
organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a
pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from
conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the
future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high
performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work
environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment,
Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the
lives of those WFP serves.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees
through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other
programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the
various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with
passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective
humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and
Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
This position is based in Yaounde and reports to the Administrative
Associate-Fleet Management .
THE ROLE
To provide efficient and safe transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking
UN officials or visitors, and/or provide support in coordinating transport
related services, vehicle maintenance and repairs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Provide transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking UN officials and visitors including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and the delivery and collection of various items following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
- Responsible for efficient routine and ad hoc maintenance and repair of WFP vehicles and other means of transport or equipment following manufacturer’s standards and in compliance with established schedules and WFP safety procedures.
- Perform regular checks of vehicles, generators or other means of transport or equipment to assess mechanical conditions and fitness using diagnostic techniques and computerized workshop equipment and make cost-efficient recommendations, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and technical standards.
- Recover and repair broken down means of transport or equipment using appropriate techniques including WFP vehicles broken while on field missions, to minimize the risk of additional damage and accidents to support safe operations.
- Install and maintain sophisticated equipment in WFP vehicles such as VHS, radios, satellite tracking systems, etc., to support enhanced and/or updated communication tools and their efficient functioning.
- Report accurately and timely on the mechanical works carried out including any workmanship failure that may occur during repairs, to enable efficient and informed planning and decision making.
- Keep in a good order all repair tools and equipment, to support safe, healthy and clean working environment.
- Provide guidance on technical skills to Drivers to build their capacity.
- Plan and assign the routes and schedules for other Drivers, to support efficient transport related services for clients.
- 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 authorized 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.
- Efficiently plan and coordinate WFP vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, assigned equipment on board is in a good condition to support 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 mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills, to ensure administrative support to clients.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 22 September 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00
West Africa Standard Time
Location: Yaounde
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