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 its 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.

VACANCY NOTICE
World Food Programme

Senior Driver, Fixed Term GS3 – Kathmandu
- Position Title: Senior Driver
- Contract Type: Fixed Term (FT)
- Grade: GS 3
- Contract Duration: 12 months (With possibility of extension)
- Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Deadline of Application: 21.09.2026

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary plus CIGNA health insurance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide transportation to the Country Director, high ranking UN officials and visitors including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and the delivery and collection of various items following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
- Maintain a high level of protocol, security, and preparedness at all times remaining alert and on standby, ensuring the vehicle is ready for immediate deployment.
- Plan and assign the routes and schedules for other Drivers, to support efficient transport-related services for clients.
- 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 authorized destinations.
- Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle logbooks, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
- Efficiently plan and coordinate WFP vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are fully equipped and functional with required travel authorizations and supplies, that the assigned vehicles are kept clean and equipment on board is in good condition to support 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 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 effective administrative support.
- Carry out other tasks as required.

Education:
- Completion of secondary school education (passing of SEE at the end of Grade 10). Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience:
- Three 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 motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 September 2026-23:59-GMT+05:45 Nepal Time (Kathmandu)

HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view original vacancy for more details and application procedure.