Driver G2-baidoa

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Driver at grade G2 for its Baidoa duty station. The post is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of one year, issued under vacancy announcement JR127926. The driver's role is to move authorised personnel and commodities efficiently and safely.

What you will do

• Drive authorised personnel and deliver items or commodities along approved routes, following UN safety and security rules.
• Translate basic conversations to and from the local language while transporting staff.
• Collect official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and help with visa and customs formalities.
• Keep vehicle logbooks accurately and report daily to the supervisor on mechanical condition and fuel use.
• Keep the assigned vehicle and its equipment clean, well maintained and carrying the required travel authorisations and supplies.
• Report mechanical problems promptly to the supervisor.
• Follow the rules for field deliveries and for accidents, reporting problems immediately and seeking instructions.
• Carry out basic office tasks such as filing, photocopying, store upkeep, deliveries and collections, mailing and paying office bills.

What you need

• Completion of secondary school education.
• Formal driver training and a valid licence or certification to operate the assigned vehicle under local rules.
• At least two or more years of relevant driving experience, with a demonstrated safe driving record.
• Experience driving a range of vehicle makes and models, including vans and trucks.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Somali.
• Knowledge of driving rules, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and security matters.
• Knowledge of vehicle loading capacity and other vehicle parameters.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and buoyant wearable safety devices, and basic first aid skills.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, and to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Ability to assess a vehicle's mechanical fitness and carry out minor repairs.

Experience

The notice asks for at least two or more years of relevant work as a driver, preferably with an international organisation, embassy or the UN system, together with a demonstrated safe driving record. It also asks for experience driving a variety of makes and models, including vans and trucks. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

How to apply

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit an online application by the closing date of 8 November 2026. Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will be disregarded, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The post is open to qualified Somali candidates only, and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.