Position

Management Services Assistant (Fleet Management)

Duty stations

Kathmandu

Work location

On UN premises

Expected start date

15/10/2026

Duration

3 months

(with possibility of extension)

Sustainable Development Goal

2. Zero hunger

Host entity

WFP

Modality

Onsite

Type

National

Volunteer category

Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule

Full-time

Number of Assignments

1

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and the most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP Nepal’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2023 was approved by the WFP Executive Board in November 2019 and became effective from 1 January 2019. It aims to contribute to five Strategic Outcomes (SOs) that are aligned to five Strategic Results of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). A total of ten Activities are being implemented to achieve the contributions to the six SOs. The six Strategic Outcomes (SO) are:

SO 1: affected populations in Nepal have timely access to adequate food and nutrition during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and/or other shocks.

SO 2: Food Insecure people in targeted areas have improved nutrition throughout the key stages of the life-cycle by 2025.

SO 3: Vulnerable communities in remote, food-insecure areas of Nepal have improved food security and resilience to climate and other shocks by 2030.

SO 4: The Government of Nepal has strengthened capabilities to provide essential food security services and respond to crises by 2023.

SO 5: Government efforts towards achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 are supported by inclusive and coherent policy frameworks across all spheres of government by 2023.

SO 6: Humanitarian and development partners have access to reliable common services by the end of 2023.

Context

The UNV assignment is part of WFP’s Flood Emergency Operation and will be operating under Management Services (Administration) Unit

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Management Services (MS) Officer in the Country Office, the incumbent will be responsible to:

1. Support in vehicle assignment for flood emergency operation through UN System Mobility. Work closely with Management Services Assistant (Fleet Management) for planning, monitoring and processing administrative actions related to fleet management for emergency operations.

2. Identify requirement of fleet goods and services/maintenance, and plan and process required administrative actions.

3. Collate and process data to support the production of basic analysis pertaining to management of fleet to enable decision-making and effective management of resources.

4. Work closely with WFP Procurement, Fleet Center or UN Fleet, and local authorized vehicle vendors for WFP fleet related procurement.

5. Process settlements of fleet invoices of the vehicles. Ensure KPIs are maintained within the set parameters. Update the FMS on a regular basis including fleet and fuel data, overhead costs, and fuel reconciliation.

6. Provide inputs to routine methods and practices in own area of work to support the continuous improvement of services provided.

7. Support MS Assistant (Fleet Management) in protocol responsibilities (visa & exemptions).

8.Manage and maintain paper and electronic records within the area of responsibility in accordance with established procedures, to ensure swift and easy data access as required.

9.Ensure that the vehicles are well maintained and cleaned by the drivers on daily basis.

10.Ensure that vehicle logbooks are maintained on a daily basis and fuel consumption reports are updated regularly on monthly basis.

11.Report to the supervisor about any technical fault in the vehicle for timely repair / maintenance.

12. Any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 – 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

5 years

Languages

Nepalese, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor’s degree in the related functional area. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. 5University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field is desirable.

Competencies and values

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Leads by example with integrity

Drives results and delivers on commitments

Fosters inclusive and collaborative

Applies strategic thinking

Builds and maintains sustainable partnerships

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Collects and reports data to draw out fact-based insights.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and monitoring mechanisms.

Monitors trends in resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to supervisor. •Demonstrates a broad knowledge of fleet/transport administration.

Monitors fleet movements and drivers duties, and supervises administrative work against the established standards. Ensures that customer problems are identified and resolved.

Skills and experience

Five years of progressively responsible work experience in the related business stream with experience in general administrative work, travel & transportation.

Working knowledge of ERP systems and preferably SAP Software is desirable.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite Products such as MS Word, MS Excel.

Experience of working in emergency setting is added advantage.

Sound understanding of protocols for travel and transport related operating standards and awareness of international humanitarian development issues through day-to-day work.

Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.

Ability to carry out basic data analysis and independently rectify problems requiring attention.

Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.

Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Transport, movement, travel

Driving license

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Other information

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

WFP with its unique humanitarian operation is offering an enriching opportunity for a National UNV, while also requiring a high level of stamina and commitment. Flexibility, ability and willingness to work under stressful emergency environment, including ability to work during off hours and over the weekends, are therefore essential. The assignment is based in CO Kathmandu and full benefits and allowances relevant to the duty station are applicable as per UNV policies.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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