UN Driver Zimbabwe
Organizational Context and Role:
The United Nations World Food Programme (UN/WFP) in Zimbabwe seeks applications from qualified
candidates for its Country Office.
Duration of Employment: 1 Year.
Job Content: Within delegated authority, the Driver will be responsible for the following duties:
Provide reliable driving services by using assigned transport means for the transport of authorised
WFP staff members, officials and visitors as per authorized routing following UN safety and security
rules and regulations.Deliver and collect goods, mail, documents and other items; Meet official
personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required; Take care of
the day-to-day efficient maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery,
brakes, tires, etc; Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is
kept clean and in good running condition at all times; Log official trips, daily mileage, gas
consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc; Produce weekly records of mileage travelled and tonnage
moved; Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the supervisor; Take
the steps required in accordance with the rules and regulations in case of an accident.
Competencies required:
Ability to organise and plan own routine work. Ability to communicate effectively with all
individuals.Responds quickly to requests. Seeks feedback on performance. Maintains composure
when faced with team conflict.
Minimum Qualifications.
Education:
Primary school education; formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Experience: At least three years of work experience as a driver; safe driving record; experience in
driving various makes of cars.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills: Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles,
including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles; some experience in the applications of software
technology (use of MS Word and/or MS Excel). Defensive driving, first aid training.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application together with an updated CV, certified
photocopies of certificates and name, address and telephone numbers of three referees in a
sealed envelope marked “Driver: VA 01/14″ to: Human Resources Officer, World Food
Programme, 15 Natal Road, Belgravia. Harare. Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th
January 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment processes. THE
UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS.