Driver

Overview

Drive vehicle to transport FAO staff and assist with administrative tasks as required.

You have:

• Completion of secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent).
• A valid driver’s license (often category B, sometimes D depending on vehicle types).
• At least 2–4 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
• Experience with clerical or administrative support functions.
• Familiarity with local traffic laws, routes, and vehicle maintenance.
• Working knowledge of English language (C1).
• National of Papua New Guinea or resident of the country with valid work permit.

Organizational Setting

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a dynamic and revitalized organization, recognized as the leading UN agency in the global fight to eradicate hunger, reduce rural poverty, and promote sustainable agricultural, fisheries, and livestock development. Additionally, FAO champions the sustainable management of natural resources and the environment to benefit vulnerable communities and rural populations.

FAO’s overarching corporate goal is to increase the visibility of its impactful work at the country, regional, and international levels. While FAO Headquarters and Regional Offices have dedicated staff for this purpose, there is a growing need for specialized media outreach personnel at the country level to elevate the organization’s presence in national and local media, as well as on broader platforms.

Reporting Lines

The Driver will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Head of Operations in PNG.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Drives vehicle to transport relevant FAO staff, relevant government counterparts, and any other authorized personnel; • Meet officials at the airport and assist with immigration formalities and customs clearance as required; • Deliver correspondences and packages immediately to recipients. • Ensure that the transport needs are known before leaving for mail deliveries; • Ensure that the vehicle is kept in good condition, maintains cleanliness, conducts routine check-ups on the vehicle, and advises when due for servicing; • Ensure that the vehicle registration/ third party insurance and road worthiness are valid; • Report vehicle accidents immediately to the office in line with local regulations and obtain quotations for vehicle repair and maintenance, if applicable; • Maintain a log of official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, etc; • Assist with clerical tasks such as photocopying, binding, scanning, sending faxes, when requested; • Assist in receiving and making official calls, when requested; and • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent). • A valid driver’s license (often category B, sometimes D depending on vehicle types). • At least 2–4 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. • Experience with clerical or administrative support functions. • Familiarity with local traffic laws, routes, and vehicle maintenance • Working knowledge of English language (C1) • National of Papua New Guinea or resident of the country with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Ability to operate and maintain a vehicle safely and responsibly • Basic skills in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment • Understanding of vehicle logs, fuel usage, and mileage records etc. • Knowledge of basic protocol and courteous conduct

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Potential interview questions

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: fao.org