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.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level. 
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices: 
(i)    advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
(ii)    provide technical assistance and deliver core services; 
(iii)    assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation; 
(iv)    Position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation;
(v)    ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.  

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, in close coordination with the Assistant FAO Representative (Admin) and direct supervision of the functional supervisor.

Technical Focus

The Driver is responsible to perform driving services for the staff of the FAO Country Office in Nepal, as well as official visitors. The Driver also provides other pick-up, delivery and messenger services for his clients. The incumbent ensures the safety and comfort of the passengers and longevity of the vehicles assigned and should show a high sense of responsibility and trustworthiness and handle the passengers and clients with utmost courtesy and respect.
Functioning as a Driver for the FAO Country Office, the incumbent will be in regular contact with all staff of the country office, with national and international visitors, with (high ranking) officials from the Government and other (UN) Agencies, with project managers, consultants and other personnel from within and outside the Organization.

Tasks and responsibilities

•     Drive the FAO Representative and his/her visitors, country office staff on official trips, as required 
•     Meet FAO staff and official visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in and other local formalities.
•     Record Log of official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation/vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
•     Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; 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 in clean conditions.
•     Report to supervisor if any repair and maintenance is required
•     Distribute Mail /pouch to Government offices and collect the mail / pouch from concerned offices;
•     Handle local and organizational formalities when involved in any accident; ensure that all organizational and National country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly
•     Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches and other items from and to the country office; go to airport, government offices, UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc. to take and deliver items; and 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 any other assigned duties as and when required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•     At minimum a School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or Secondary Education Examination (SEE) must be completed.
•     A minimum three years’ work experience as a driver in recognized and reputed organization with flawless, safe driving record. 
•     Working knowledge of English and Nepali language must be required
•     National of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical 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

•     Extent of relevant technical experience in the areas related.
•     Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
•     Proven experience in safe driving mentioned above.
•     Strong work ethic, well-organized, result focused, good team player and dynamic personality.
•     Previous experience of working with UN agencies is an asset.
•     Proven writing and reporting skills.
•     Ability to operate under pressure and good interpersonal skills.
•     Basic computer skills.

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