About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking to fill the position of Driver G2, based in the WFP Kuwait Office in Kuwait City, State of Kuwait. This position provides efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities, while also involving basic administrative assistance in the office. The role reports to the Head of Office and requires adherence to UN safety and security rules and regulations. WFP offers an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation package determined based on contract type and qualifications, aligned with the UN Salary scale for Kuwait City General Service category
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through training and internal mobility
- Multicultural and inclusive working environment
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education
- Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license or certification to operate assigned vehicles
- Two or more years of work experience as a driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system
- Demonstrated safe driving record and experience driving a variety of vehicles such as vans and trucks
- Fluency in both English and Arabic languages (Level C)
- Kuwaiti citizenship or a valid permit to live and work in the State of Kuwait
- Must live within commuting distance (100 km or approximately 1.5 hours) of the WFP Kuwait Office in Kuwait City, or be willing to relocate at own expense
Required documents
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic certificates (requested at a later stage)
- Conflict-of-interest and personal disclosure forms (requested at a later stage)
When to apply
- Application deadline is 29 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+03:00 (Arabian Standard Time, Kuwait)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Submit your application exclusively through the online Workday recruiting system
- Complete technical and practical assessments, competency-based interviews, and language assessments if shortlisted
Additional information
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees
- For technical issues with an application, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- For reasonable accommodation requests related to disabilities, contact global.inclusion@wfp.org
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with professional driving experience within international organizations, embassies, or the UN system
- Bilingual individuals with professional fluency in both English and Arabic
- Drivers who possess defensive driving skills and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and emergency first aid
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must already hold Kuwaiti citizenship or a valid work and residence permit for Kuwait
- Relocation costs to commuting distance from Kuwait City are the candidate's own responsibility
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applications submitted via email or channels other than Workday are not considered
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a stable administrative and driving career opportunity within the United Nations system, ideal for locally based professionals seeking to contribute to international humanitarian missions while building long-term experience in a multicultural environment.
Our take
Applicants residing in or near Kuwait City with professional driving experience and bilingual English-Arabic proficiency should seriously consider applying before the October 29, 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking local residency permits or commuting proximity will find the position unsuitable unless willing to self-relocate.
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