Driver

Overview

The Driver will provide safe and reliable driving services to support FAO Programme teams during official missions and field activities. The position will ensure the proper use and day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles, compliance with FAO safety and security procedures and traffic regulations, and provision of basic logistical support related to mission travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by driving the project official vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement as required.
• Ensure cost-savings through proper use of the project official vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure 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 all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Field trips to the project’s sites, particularly to Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul lakes, as required.
• Assist the office in making photocopy, small procurement, distributing documents and perform other tasks as required.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required for smooth progress of the project.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of goods as required, ensuring that items are handled carefully and securely.
• Work closely with the Project Assistants to ensure coordination of logistics activities, including reporting on delivery progress and any problems encountered during the transport of goods.
• To assist the project assistants and brokers with custom clearance procedures.

Required Experience

At least three years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record

Qualifications

• Completed high school diploma
• Valid driver’s license

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