UN- World Food Programme (WFP) Job Vacancy

Job Title: Truck Driver

Closing date: 12th August 2011
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. In light of its operations, WFP is establishing a Regional Fleet which will be on stand-by mainly for emergencies in the Great Lakes region (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC, Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan). WFP cherishes and takes pride in its human resources; and therefore seeks to recruit competent persons for the positions listed below:
Vacancy Announcement No. VA- 03-2011
Post Title : Truck Driver
Post Grade : SB1 Midpoint (62 Equivalent)
Duty Station : Kampala

Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer (Regional Fleet Manager) and the overall supervision of the Logistics Officer
• Strategic Fleet, the incumbent will be responsible for driving on stand - by for emergencies in the great lakes region and will be required to undertake the following duties;-

Duties and Responsibilities
• Drive heavy duty trucks during Logistics Intervention Fleet (LIF) activation periods, from Kampala to the deployment area in Uganda or neighboring countries (Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Tanzania or South Sudan).
• Responsible for maintaining the truck in good condition during the deployment periods which will range from 1 to 3 months;
• Perform daily inspections on the truck and ensure that it is mechanically sound and report any problems or defects to his/ her immediate supervisor;
• Maintain an accurate and an up-to-date Truck Logbook at all times;
• Ensure that the truck is always fuelled on time and make sure that the fuel consumption figures are maintained within the established parameters as set by WFP;
• Responsible for ensuring that the cargo loaded at origin is safely transported to the destination free from contamination, losses or damage, and held accountable for the same;
• Witness loading together with tally clerk and ensure signing and endorsing of way bill at destination is done;
• Ensure that the vehicle is loaded (metric tones) in accordance with the established payload of the vehicle and under no circumstances to exceed this limit, and also make sure cargo is loaded uniformly and equally distributed for safety reasons;
• Drive always in a safe and responsible manner with due respect and attention to pedestrians, other vehicles and property;
• Assist in the repairs and maintenance activities as required while the vehicle in the workshop;
• Report any accidents that may occur immediately to the supervisor or any other parties concerned;
• Travel to authorized destination and only load authorized cargo, and shall under no circumstance deviate from this unless authorized by immediate supervisor;
• Will perform any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor.


Job requirement

Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should be persons of high integrity, hardworking, able to work under minimum supervision, good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural team environment coupled with the following:
• A minimum of a Uganda Certificate of Education (0 Level) gained from a recognized institution;
• A holder of a valid, clean driving licence for heavy duty trucks ( class CH);
• At least five (5) years experience gained in relevant driver licence category;
• Posses international driving experience from countries with both left and right hand traffic;
• Fluent in English, Swahili;
• Knowledge of French is added advantage.
• Good working knowledge and experience in using MS Office applications is a must;


How to apply

NOTE:
Ugandan nationals who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer
UN World Food Programme 'P.O.Box7159, Kampala.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception or WFP Offices at Plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date.
Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Please note that incomplete submission will be disregarded.