Project Driver (2 positions)

Organizational Setting

The main aim of 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. FAO Sri Lanka plans to recruit Drivers/messengers for supporting the Representation and/or assigned projects.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes), with regular coordination with the respective programme Coordinator and the admin team of the Representation

Technical Focus

In his/her function as Project Driver, the incumbent is in regular contact with staff of the project and/or country office, with national and international visitors, consultants and other personnel from within and outside the Organization. He/she interacts on a day-to-day basis with personnel and officials from local offices and service providers.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Drive the assigned Project staff and their official visitors on official trips. • 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 office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc. • Perform any other duties as instructed by AFAOR (Programmes), the respective project manager and the SSC experts.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of valid driver’s license (A class- motor coach/ heavy vehicle). • Completion of secondary education. • Working knowledge of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil. • At least 5 years of work experience in a similar capacity.

FAO Core Competencies

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

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.