Driver SC2 – Qobayat
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Job Title: Driver
Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC)
Grade: SC2
Duration: 12 months (renewable based on business need and performance)
Duty Station: Qobayat
Date of Publication: 02 August 2023
Deadline of Application: 16 August 2023
Terms and Conditions:
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This vacancy announcement is open for qualified Lebanese nationals.
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WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, various types of leaves including maternity and paternity, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms.
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WFP Lebanon offer flexible work arrangements upon prior approval.
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Our premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodate to any required reasonable accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Organizational Context: The incumbent is based at the Qobayat Office and will report to the Business Support Assistant and Fleet Manager at the Tripoli Field Office in WFP Lebanon.
Job Purpose: To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Fleet Manager/BSA and the overall supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- 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 authorized destinations.
- Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle logbooks, 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 authorizations 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 tele phone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Standard Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school 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 years of 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 motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.
