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Drive and maintain project office vehicles responsibly and safely
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Overview
Drive and maintain project office vehicles responsibly and safely
You have:
- Secondary school education. Possession of valid driving license.
- Five years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Urdu.
- National of Pakistan.
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.
There are total 50 positions which are located in FAO project offices and sub offices all over Pakistan at following locations; Loralai, Khuzdar, Naseerabad, Nushki, Kharan, Panjgur, Kech, Chaghi, Kalat, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat / Orakzai, Kurram, Bajaur, Bannu / North Waziristan, DIK / South Waziristan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Thatta, Khairpur, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Larkana, Mirpur Khas, Sujawal, Tando Mohammad Khan, Badin, Sanghar, Islamabad.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Pakistan and in close coordination with Assistant FAO Representative (Program / Administration) and Admin/ Finance Assistant, 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
Candidates will be assessed against the following
- Education: Secondary school education. Possession of valid driving license.
- Experience: Five 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
- Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to navigate through difficult driving conditions? | This assesses your ability to handle challenging driving situations. | Provide a specific example and emphasize your decision-making process. |
| What steps do you take to ensure the safety of passengers while driving? | This tests your awareness and commitment to passenger safety. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize maintenance tasks for your vehicle? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to be flexible with your schedule for work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure you stay updated on local driving regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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