Driver

Vacancy number: FVAC17.019

Job Title: Driver

Division/Department: FAO LEBANON

Programme/Project Number: “Promotion of Good Agricultural Practices, Including Integrated Pest Management, to reduce agrochemical pollution in upper Litani basin”  (UTF/LEB/028/LEB)

Duty Station: Chtaura – Lebanon with field missions

Expected Start Date of Assignment: January 1, 2018

Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension

Reports to: 

Name: Imad NAHHAL

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:

• Provides reliable and secure driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel.
• Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required.
• Collects and delivers mail, pouches and other communications from and to the post office, government agencies and other institutions, keeps records as required.
• 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.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• 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.
• Provide logistic support for project activities as may be 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.

key performance indicators

Expected Outputs: Provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work

Required Completion Date: Throughout the duration of assignment