Senior Driver

Organizational Setting

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; and 
(v)    ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.  

The position is located in the FAO Representation in Eritrea, Asmara.

Main Purpose

The Senior Driver is responsible for driving Country Office Staff of FAO Representations/Regional Offices and visitors. The incumbent also provides other transportation related and messenger services for the Country Office Staff of FAO Representations/Regional Offices.

Supervision Received/ Exercised

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration).

Working Relationships

In the function as Senior Driver for the relevant Office, the incumbent is in regular contact with national and international visitors, including high ranking officials from the Government and other (UN) Agencies, with project managers, consultants and other personnel from within 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 offices and service providers.

Key Functions/ Results

•     Drive for the Head of Office and his/her visitors, including high-ranking officials from within and outside the Organization. As necessary also drive for other staff of FAO Representations/Regional Offices.
•     Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in and other local formalities.
•     Ensure that the local transportation needs of the FAO Representative are met at all times and ensures the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicle(s).
•     Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation/vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
•     Assist the administrative staff in regular monitoring of the log books and maintenance records.
•     Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); check 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 condition.
•     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.
•     Assist the Country Office in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
•     Brief and train the junior driver in all the above duties and responsibilities.
•     Support corporate initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy to reduce emissions, increase efficiency and integrate sustainability.
•     Perform other related duties as required.

Impact Of Work

The incumbent's work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work unit's programme.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Education: Secondary school education. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Experience: Four years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English.

Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing valid visa to work or a valid work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. "Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.

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.

Desirable Qualifications And Skills

•     Knowledge of the Corporate Environmental Responsibility.
•     Intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). 
•     Candidate should provide evidence of completion/exemption from National Service.