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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

WFP launched its operations in Armenia in 1993, providing food relief for refugees and internally displaced persons in the aftermath of independence. Since then, WFP has expanded operations, focusing on improving food security among vulnerable populations in rural areas and optimizing the country’s school meals programme.

The WFP School Feeding Project in Armenia began in 2010 providing school meals in the most food insecure areas, gradually increasing the coverage throughout all provinces in Armenia to support the Government in mitigating the severe economic and social impacts of the global financial crisis. During 2015-2018, WFP handed over the programme in five provinces to the Government of Armenia. Currently, the WFP-administered programme provides hot school meals to 60,000 primary schoolchildren in five provinces. With the implementation of the School Meals Programme, WFP aims to support the food security for primary school children, provide a safety net for their families and address Armenia’s nutritional concerns. WFP's approach includes two perspectives - implementation of the School Meals Programme and capacity development of the Government of Armenia to take over the National School Meals Programme covering all ten provinces.

CONTRACT TYPE

Special Service Agreement

JOB PURPOSE

Under the overall guidance of the Country Director and direct supervision of the Administration Assistant Drivers provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel.

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT

3 months with possible extension

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to Armenian, 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 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 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 telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.
• Perform other related duties if required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicles following local rules and regulations.

Experience: At least four 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. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and security issues. Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters. 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.

  Languages: Fluency in English and Armenian languages. Intermediate knowledge of Russian is desired.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
•  Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.
•  Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.
•  Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 May 2019

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their online application accompanied by an updated Curriculum Vitae (in English) and UN Personal History Form (P11) available at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pbcpo4y88i29imw/P11%20form.doc?dl=0

Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be notified.