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Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 12 Jul 2022 at 21:59 UTC

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Organizational Setting

The cooperation between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Ukraine has been designed to reinforce national capacities and to contribute to a broader development of agriculture, sustainable management of forests and fisheries, and animal and plant disease control. FAO is providing technical support for climate change adaptation, as well as working with civil society to mitigate soil erosion and degradation. FAO is also contributing to building resilience and boosting development in conflict-affected regions by supporting the economic recovery of farmers and rural communities. FAO’s presence in Ukraine has upscaled and is distributed by offices in Kyiv, Poliana, Lviv and Dnipro under the overall responsibility of the Deputy Regional Representative – Programme - in the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and managed by the Head of the FAO Office/Designated Responsible Officer in Ukraine. The recent and large-scale escalation in hostilities in Ukraine is exacerbating the already dire food security situation of the most vulnerable rural households and small farmers. In response to the evolving situation, FAO Ukraine is scaling up its emergency humanitarian and resilience programming in conflict affected areas of Ukraine. including previous programming areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson; and Lviv and Zakarpattia in the West; as well as newly affected areas. In order the address to rapidly deteriorating situation, FAO has established a Rapid Response Plan (RRP) that is in line with the UN Flash Appeal and intended to provide life and livelihood saving interventions for the most vulnerable smallholder farming households impacted by the conflict.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office/Designated Responsible Officer in Ukraine and the direct supervision of Head of office/Area Coordinator in Dnipro and in close collaboration with other staff and other projects

Technical Focus

The driver is responsible for driving the Office staff of Offices in Dnipro. He/She ensures the safety, technical soundness and conform of vehicle assigned. In his/her function as Driver, in close coordination with the Office Assistant/Logistic Assistant, the driver is in contact with staff from all levels of the country office, with national and international visitors, with officials from the Government and other UN Agencies, with project managers consultants and other personnel from withing and outside the organization. He/she is often the first point of contact for people from outside the country office. He/she interacts on a day-to-day basis with personnel and officials from local office to ensure smooth programme operations of the Project activities in the targeted locations.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Drive the staff and country official visitors on official trips, and drive for FAO Regional Representative as necessary; • Meet FAO staff and visitors at the airport and railway station; facilitate immigration, custom formalities, hotel check-in and other local formalities when required; • Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation/vehicle expenditures, repairs, etc. • Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, etc.; ensure that the assigned vehicle has sufficient gas and is always ready for use; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the car safe and technically sound, maintain the vehicle in clean conditions. • Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts; • Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident; Ensures that in that case all organizational and local country rules, security measures and protocols of FAO and UNDSS related to driving and road safety are followed correctly; • Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, small procurements, and other items from and to the Sub-Office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, project sites to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required; • When needed, assist the Office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc. • Perform other related duties as requested.

The driver work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work in the project.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

- Secondary education, valid driver’s license; - 3 years’ work experience as a driver preferably with UN/NGO; Flawless, safe driving record; - Valid driving license B, C1 categories; - Desirable driving license C, C1E categories; - Working knowledge (level C) of Ukrainian and Russian; - Limited knowledge (level B) of English is an advantage. - National of Ukraine.

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 knowledge of local conditions. • Ability to cope with extended working hours.

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/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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