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Position Title: Driver G2
Employer: World Food Programme (WFP)
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Jijiga - Ethiopia
Posted date: 6 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Application Deadline
Deadline for Applications: 15 September 2025 - 23:59 - GMT+03:00 (East Africa Time, Addis Ababa)
About WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, focused on:
- Saving lives in emergencies
- Using food assistance to build pathways to peace
- Promoting stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict and disasters
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to have a diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing workforce, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment.
Why Join WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and offers:
- A highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Investments in personal and professional development
- Exciting career opportunities across various global offices
- An attractive compensation package
Contractual Agreement
Job Title: Driver
Grade: G2
Contract: FT
Duty Station: Jijiga
Duration: One year
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities include:
- Providing transportation for authorized personnel
- Meeting official personnel and assisting with visa and customs
- Maintaining vehicle log books and reporting mechanical status
- Ensuring the assigned vehicle is clean and well-maintained
- Following established rules for field deliveries and reporting issues
- Performing basic office tasks when required
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Completion of secondary school education and formal driver’s training with a valid license.
Experience: Two or more years as a Driver, preferably in an international organization.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential knowledge includes:
- Driving rules and regulations
- Chauffeur protocol and local conditions
- Safety standards and equipment
- Basic first aid methods
- Client-oriented approach and high sense of responsibility
Language Requirements
Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the local language, if different.
WFP Leadership Framework
The WFP Leadership Framework guides the common standards of behavior for accomplishing our mission. Click here to access the WFP Leadership Framework.
Reasonable Accommodation
WFP supports individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
No Fee Disclaimer
The United Nations does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Disregard any solicitation for payment.
Reminders Before You Submit Your Application
- Ensure your profile is accurate and complete
- Upload your professional CV in English
- Only submit your CV and Cover Letter at this time
- Contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for challenges with submission
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
