Drivers (14 positions)

Organizational Setting

These positions are located in FAO Offices across Pakistan. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

These are total 14 positions, each located in FAO project offices and sub offices at following locations: Sakrand, Umerkot, Badin districts of Sindh; Multan and DG Khan district of Punjab; Quetta, Zhob, Nushki, Kharan, Kech, Khuzdar, Panjgur, Naseerabad, Loralai district of Baluchistan

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Pakistan and in close coordination with Assistant FAO Representative (Program / Administration) and Admin/ Finance team, the incumbents will be directly supervised by the Provincial Heads in performance of the following functions

Technical Focus

The incumbents work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work units programme.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Drive the project office staff and their official visitors on official 'trips.
• Handle local and organizational formalities when involved in an accident; ensure that in this case all organizational and local/country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications items from and to the country office; go to the post off airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc. to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance and log of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Responsible for safe travel and comfort of passengers
• When needed, assist the project office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary school education. Possession of valid driving license.
• Experience: At least Three years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
• Languages: Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Urdu.
• National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair.
• A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required.
• Safe driving manner. Good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions.
• Ability to cope with extended working hours.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/