Office Driver

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

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.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the functional supervisor, the driver reports directly to the Administration Assistant and is responsible for driving the Country Office Staff of FAO Representations.

Technical Focus

The Driver is responsible to perform driving services for the FAO Representative, FAO Senior Management, and/or FAO staff and official visitors. S/he also provides other pick-up, delivery and messenger services for clients. The incumbent ensures the safety and comfort of the passengers and longevity of the vehicles assigned. S/he shows a high sense of responsibility and trustworthiness and handles passengers and clients with utmost courtesy and respect.

Tasks and responsibilities • Drive the country office staff and their official visitors on official trips, and drive for the FAO Representative and his/ her visitors on occasions as necessary. • Meet staff and official visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in, and other local formalities. • Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation / vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc. • Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); checks oil, water, battery, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle(s) in clean conditions. • 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 office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required. • When needed, assist the country 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

• Secondary school education. Possession of valid driver’s license • Five years of work experience as a driver, at least two years’ work experience in Diplomatic Community is an asset. • Flawless, safe driving record of the latest three years shall be provided. • Proficiency of the local language-Chinese (level C). Fair knowledge (level A) of English

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 basic diplomatic protocol regulations; • Skills in general vehicle maintenance and minor repair. • A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required. • Safe driving manner. Good sense of direction and knowledge of local traffic conditions. • Available for working on overtime / flexible working hours