Driver

Vacancy Number: FVAC17.005 Job Title: Driver Division/Department: FAO LEBANON Programme/Project Number: Promotion of Agricultural Livelihoods and Employment through Investment in Land Reclamation and Water Reservoirs (OSRO/LEB/602/NET) Location: Beirut – Lebanon with field missions Expected Start Date of Assignment: March 20, 2017 Duration: 1 year, renewable Reports to: Name: Dany Lichaa El-Khoury Title: Project Manager   General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved   Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Lebanon, the direct supervision of the Project Manager, in close collaboration with the staff of the FAO Representative Office, the candidate will be responsible for driving the project staff and ensuring the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicle(s) assigned. He/she will perform the following duties:   -          Drive the project staff and their official visitors on official trips, and drive for the FAO Representative and his/ her visitors on occasions as necessary. -          Meet staff and official visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in, 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. -          Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident. -          Provide logistic support for project activities as may be required. -          Perform other related duties as required.     Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) -         Drive the vehicle only when his/her safety or security is not at risk. -         Ask the passenger about the destination of the journey and route. -         Decline to drive passengers not authorized to be in a FAO vehicle.   Minimum Qualification Requirements -         Education: Primary / secondary education. Possession of valid driver’s license. -         Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. Flawless, safe driving record. -         Languages: Good knowledge of the local language (level B). Fair knowledge (level A) of the FAO official language used at the duty station (English or French). -         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. -         Interpersonal Communication Skills: The Driver must possess a polite and friendly attitude and handle his/her passengers with utmost respect. A tidy appearance, courtesy, discretion and a high level of trustworthiness are essential personal attributes.   Work Relationships   In his/her function as Driver/ Messenger for FAO Representations, the incumbent is in regular contact with staff from all levels 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. He / she is often the first point of contact for people from outside the country office. He / she interact on a day-to-day basis with personnel and officials from local offices and service providers.