Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/110/2013
Position Title: Driver
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 Months, with possible extension
The incumbent performs the following duties:
- Drive the FAO Garowe/Dollow programme staff and staff on missions to Puntland/Gedo, and drive FAO Garowe/Dollow Head of Office and his/ her visitors as required.
- Pick and drop off staff and official visitors at the airfield/airport; facilitate immigration and customs formalities 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 Garowe/Dollow Programme staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Education:
Primary / secondary education. Possession of valid driver’s license.
Work Experience:
Two years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
Languages:
Good knowledge (level B) of English and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required.
Knowledge and 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.
- Meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above;
- Knowledge and competence in the subject matter;
- Good writing and speaking communication skills.
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/110/2013 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.