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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).

JOB TITLE: Driver Trainer

TYPE OF CONTRACT: When Actually Employed Consultant Level 2

UNIT/DIVISION: MSDO

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Home-based; with extensive travel to field and Dubai (Fleet Centre)

DURATION: 11- months (198 working days)


BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities in over 80 countries to improve nutrition and build resilience. To support this mission, WFP Fleet Centre in Dubai is mandated to centrally manage WFP’s light and armoured vehicle fleet leasing, fleet management and systems support, insurance cover, vehicle disposal, and advanced driver training and fleet management related training services, to enable effective, safe, and efficient fleets in all WFP offices globally. Fleet Centre is also increasingly collaborating with other UN agencies in the provision of leasing services and related fleet management and training services.

The WFP Fleet Centre (MSDF) Driver Trainers are recruited on When Actually Employed (WAE) consultancy contracts, with travel required to Country Offices to deliver training on an as-required basis, requiring a flexible and adaptable colleague. As Fleet Centre ambassadors in the field, the Driver Trainers contribute towards effective, safe, and efficient fleets, promoting best practices in all aspects related to training and driver development. WFP Driver Trainers are expected to always maintain the highest professional standards, working to continually improve fleet-related safety throughout WFP’s global operations. All trainers undergo an induction programme at the Fleet Centre. The Driver Trainer reports to the WFP Fleet Centre Head of Technical Operations or delegate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Depending on the specific TORs for the mission, the consultant will be expected to

• Deliver Fleet Centre’s (classroom, online and vehicle-based) driver training syllabi in global locations to help ensure the safe and secure operation of light and/or armoured vehicles in humanitarian emergency response environments.
• Assess driver trainee learning and skills, providing recommendations and reports on the same.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training and assessment materials as directed by the Training Manager.
• Act as Lead Trainer (when in teams of more than 1 trainer)
• Responsible for ensuring effective organization with relevant stakeholders
• Oversees the delivery of the highest quality, customer-focused learning
• Oversees the submission of required post-training documentation and reports (including driver assessments and recommendation reports)
• Proactively engages with management on wider training improvements
• Other related duties may be required.
• DELIVERABLES:Deliver up to date knowledge on new regulations or technologies, and address any emerging challenges or safety concerns. 
   

  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

   
  Experience
  •    Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  •    Relevant experience includes direct training delivery experience (vehicle and classroom-based training) through instruction and/coaching in contexts like WFP operations.
  •    Experience in the tactical use of armoured vehicles (AV). (Applicable for AV related training roles only).
  •    Experience in 4X4 off-road training (e.g., route planning, recovery, vehicle preparation) is desirable. 
  •    Technical/mechanical knowledge of vehicles, including driver aids (desirable).
  
  Academic Qualifications / Licenses:
  •    Higher education. 
  •    Internationally recognized driver training qualification (desirable).
  •    Recognized coaching and mentoring, or adult learning vocational qualification (desirable).
  •    Valid driving licence specific to the vehicles subject to training. For AVs, EU Class C or equivalent.
  
  Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements:
  •    Good communication skills with the ability to engage respectfully with culturally diverse colleagues at all levels of hierarchy
  •    Displays maturity and ability to remain polite and professional, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service
  •    Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in fragile and potentially hostile environments
  •    An effective and collaborative team member
  •    Demonstrates professional pride and integrity, with an excellent attitude to work 
  •    Self–motivated, extremely reliable; proven ability to make sound judgment calls
  •    Proven ability to champion and promote best practice processes and procedures
  •    Excellent health•    Flexible on availability to suit the needs of complex WFP/UN operations; the flexibility to travel on short notice
  
  Languages: 
  •    Fluency (level C) in the English language – written, spoken, and oral comprehension. 
  •    Fluency in a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.