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• Provide reliable driving services by using
  assigned vehicle 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;
• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of
  the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc.;
• Carry out minor repairs and ensure that
  the vehicle is kept cleanand ingood running condition at all times;
• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel
  consumption, oil changes, greasing etc.;
• Produce weekly records of mileage
  travelled and tonnage moved;
• Read and understand specific
  vehicle/operating manuals to ensure the safety and appropriate operations
  of the vehicle;
• The jobholder will negotiate, liaise and
  coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle movements in
  designated areas;
• Take the steps required in accordance with
  the rules and regulations in case of an accident;
• Perform other related duties.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UN World Food Programme (WFP) Driver job opportunity should hold a Uganda
  Certificate of Education (O’ Level)
• Possess a valid and clean driving license;
  attach copy of the driving permit.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work
  experience as a Driver plus a safe driving record gained from a reputable
  organization;
• Defensive driving and first aid training
  is desirable;
• Excellent command of both written &
  oral English is essential;
• Good knowledge and skills in using MS
  Office applications;

• Understand and communicate the
  Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives
  and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change:
  Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in
  direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving
  needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our
  team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in
  which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday
  actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall
  operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s
  skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase
  self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental
  needs.
• Create an inclusive culture:
  Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others,
  regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide
  constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching
  to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit:
  Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of
  challenging circumstances.

• Encourage innovation & creative
  solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with
  new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results:
  Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on
  budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on
  commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities
  and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional
  priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes
  rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain
  circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or
  manager direction.

• Connect and share across WFP units:
  Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities
  and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships:
  Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or
  escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile &
  adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor
  toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings
  to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and
  assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a
  partner.

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