Driver

Vacancy Number: FVAC 16.07 Job Title: Driver Division/Department: FAO LEBANON Programme/Project Number:   Location: Beirut – Lebanon with field missions Expected Start Date of Assignment: May 2016 Duration: 12 months Reports to: Name:   Title: FAOR Assistant (Administration) Information Resources Assistant   General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved The Driver position in the Office normally falls under direct supervision of the Information Resources Assistant as well as the FAOR Assistant.   The incumbent is responsible for driving the Project Staff of FAO Representations. He / she ensure the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicle(s) assigned. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the functional supervisor and performs the following duties:                 -          Drive the project office 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. -          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.   Qualification Requirements -         Education: Primary / secondary education. Possession of valid driver’s license. -         Work Experience: Minimum 2 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.   key performance indicators   Required Completion Date: 31 May 2018