Job Vacancy @ UN World Food Programme – Driver Trainer – Roster

Job Description

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant (When Actually Employed, WAE)

UNIT/DIVISION: Management Services Division, Fleet Centre (MSDF)

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Travel to global training locations from home

DURATION: Up to 11 months (maximum 180 working days)

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

This vacancy announcement is not related to a current open position. It will provide MSDF with a roster of qualified candidates who wish to express their interest in future opportunities as a Driver Trainer. All applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidates. Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted later to confirm their interest and availability. Please visit the following website: www.wfp.org for detailed information on WFP operations. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: 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.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: 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. • Other related duties may be required.

Each contract will include TORs and specific deliverables, as well as the number of days dedicated to the mission.

Consultant level 1: • Delivery of highest quality, customer-focused learning

• Completion of required post-training documentation and reports (including driver assessments and recommendation reports) •

Contributes recommendations for improvements Consultant level 2:

• Proven ability to 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 STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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). Consultant Level 1: 3-5 years of relevant professional experience Consultant Level 2: More than 6 years of relevant professional experience 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 environment

• 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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 26 April 2022

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