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.
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
In 2018, WFP established its presence in the Caribbean with a Multi-Country Office in Barbados to offer support to 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean through emergency preparedness and response, and technical assistance and capacity strengthening programmes. In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office’s technical assistance and capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing.
At this level, work is carried out under minimal supervision. Job holders are expected to produce organised and accurate work, undertaking specific business support activities. They may offer guidance on standard practices to more junior staff in their area of work.
To provide efficient and effective business and administrative support and whenever required provide safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities in Guyana. Following the guidance outlined in Directive RMM2018/002, the employee would be required and authorized to comply with and conduct driver responsibilities accordingly.
This position reports to the Head of the Guyana Satellite Office or their designate.
Education: Completion of secondary school education.
Formal driver training with a valid driver’s license to operate light vehicle such as a motor van or pick up.
Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Experience driving safely and responsibly complying with the applicable driving laws, driving a manual or stick shift vehicle. At least two years of experience in a driver role would be an asset.
Knowledge & Skills:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English language.
Who Can Apply?
This position is open to nationals and legal residence of Guyana.
Employment Particulars
Type of position: Short Term, Full Time
Type of Contact: Service Contract Level 4 (SC 4)
Duration on Contract: 12 months. This contract is eligible for extension. Extension of contracts will be based on satisfactory performance and operational requirements.
Duty Station: Georgetown, Guyana
Benefits and Entitlements
To enhance the accessibility and inclusiveness of the recruitment process at the World Food Programme (WFP), we encourage individuals requiring disability-related accommodations or other accessibility assistance to reach out to us. Please email your requests to [email protected]. Upon receiving your email, a dedicated member of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team will contact you to discuss your needs in a confidential and supportive manner. We are committed to providing a recruitment experience that respects and responds to the unique needs of every candidate.
Application should be submitted by April 7, 2024, 23:59 Easter Daylight Time.
Please be advised that we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.