• Country: Addis Ababa
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: FAO
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: 2024-01-16

Key Functions/Results

• Drive for the Head of the 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;
• 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 office 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – candidates will be assessed against the following

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

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.
• The incumbent must possess chauffeur courtesies – a polite and friendly attitude and handle passengers with utmost respect; a tidy appearance.
• Discretion and a high level of trustworthiness are essential personal attributes.
• Working knowledge of the most predominantly used local language(s) used at the duty station.

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