Driver (1 Position)
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Grade: SC-2
Type of contract: WFP Service Contract
Duration: March – 31 December 2024
Duty Station: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Date of Publication: 8 February 2024
This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Cambodia Only.
Terms and Conditions:
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.
Job Purpose: WFP Cambodia is seeking to recruit an experienced driver to provide support for its field operations. This position will be based in WFP Area Office in Siem Reap Province – while working closely with the Administration team in Country Office Phnom Penh.
- KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 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.
- Maintain accurate logbooks, recording mileage, fuel consumption, and signature of the passenger(s)
- 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.
- SPECIFIC POST REQUIREMENTS
- Perform minor vehicle repairs and arrange for other repairs, when required.
- Support field staff during field visits.
- Ensure that radio drills are conducted as required.
- Ensure the vehicle is adequately equipped as per the Minimum Operating Security Standards.
- Be flexible with working hours and available for duty during weekends, holidays, and outside normal working hours as required.
- Display a high level of integrity, punctuality, and professionalism while carrying out duties.
- Familiarity with local roads, routes, and geography to ensure efficient and timely transportation.
- STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Completion of secondary school education. Has received formal driver training and has a driver’s license/certification that is valid in Cambodia and that allows to operate assigned vehicles as per local rules and regulations.
- DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Three or more 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 kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable. Have a valid driver licence.
- 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.
- Has basic computer skills.
- LANGUAGE: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
- All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
- Leading by example with integrity,
- Driving results and delivering on commitments,
- Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
- Applying strategic thinking,
- Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
