WFP Kuwait Office - Driver G2

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 29 October 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Kuwait) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks. 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WHY JOIN WFP? • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). We are seeking to fill the position of Driver G2, based in the WFP Kuwait Office in Kuwait City, State of Kuwait. Please note that this vacancy announcement is being issued internally and externally. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT This position is based in the WFP Kuwait Office (Country Office) and reports to the Head of Office. THE ROLE To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities. The job involves basic administrative assistance in the office. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): • Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, 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 authorised 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 authorisations 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. Essential requirements: • Fluency in English and Arabic. • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies. • Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions). • Previous experience using radios, email, telephone and other applications. • Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations. Experience: Two or more 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, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable. Knowledge and Skills: • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues. • Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters. • Knowledge of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable. • Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.). • 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, courtesy and tact. Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic languages. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The World Food Programme offers a competitive compensation package, which will be determined based on the contract type and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Please visit the WFP website for detailed information about working with WFP and its operations. Kuwait City General Service category salary scale: UN Salary scale. Applicants must: • Be Kuwaiti citizens or hold a valid permit to live and work in the State of Kuwait; and • Live within commuting distance (100 km or approximately 1.5 hours of travel time) of the WFP Kuwait Office in Kuwait City, or be willing to relocate at their own expense to an area within commuting distance of the duty station. Address: UN House, Block 7A, Mishref, Kuwait. WFP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with such relocation. Preference will be given to candidates residing within commuting distance of Kuwait City, Kuwait. SELECTION PROC

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations. Experience: Two or more 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, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable. Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The World Food Programme offers a competitive compensation package, which will be determined based on the contract type and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, 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 authorised 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 authorisations 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.