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WFP - World Food Programme

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Driver G2 WFP - World Food Programme Monrovia National GS-2, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Application deadline: September 02, 2026 (6 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Driver G2 to provide efficient and safe transportation for authorized personnel and commodities in Monrovia, Liberia. The role includes meeting personnel at entry points, maintaining vehicle logs, ensuring vehicle cleanliness and mechanical fitness, and performing basic office tasks as needed. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, experience in driving various vehicles, and knowledge of driving regulations and safety standards. Candidate Requirements: Completion of secondary school education Valid driver's license/certification Two or more years of driving experience Knowledge of driving rules and regulations Fluency in the UN language and local language DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 2 September 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Monrovia) 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 climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . 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). This position is based in Monrovia and reports to the Business Support Assistant Management Services. THE ROLE To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities. 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. 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

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