Senior Driver

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : ‎2201975
Senior Driver
Job Posting: ‎15/Jul/‎2022
Closure Date: ‎29/Jul/‎2022, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Organizational Unit: RNE
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: General Service
Grade Level: G-‎3
Primary Location: Egypt-Cairo
Duration: Fixed-term: ‎1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number: ‎0603503
CCOG Code: 2206d
Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary
Location area, which is where the office is located.
* FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-
represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards
of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
* FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background
checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may
assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes
to the achievement of the ‎2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by
supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and
sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition ,
a better environment, and a better life , leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Near East and North Africa (RNE) is responsible for
leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture
and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation
of FAO's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary
approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the
Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and
divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic
response to regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of
regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and
implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level
of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies.
RNE develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including
the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).
The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security,
agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of
regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource
mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the
region.
The post is located in the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa
(RNE) in Cairo, Egypt.

Main Purpose
The Senior Driver is responsible for driving Staff of the FAO Regional Office
and visitors. He/she also provides other transportation related and messenger
services for the Staff of the Regional Office.

Supervision Received/Exercised
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Head of Office and
the direct supervision of the functional supervisor.

Working Relationships
In his/her function as Senior Driver for the relevant Office, the incumbent is
in regular contact with national and international visitors, including 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 interacts on a day-to-day basis with
personnel and officials from local offices and service providers.

Key Functions/Results
* Drive for the Head of Office and his/her visitors, including high-ranking officials from within and outside the Organization. As necessary also drive for other staff of the Regional Office.
* Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in, and other local formalities.
* Ensures that the local transportation needs of the Head of Office 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 clerical 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.
* 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.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
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 Arabic and limited
knowledge (intermediate - level B) of English.

Competencies
* Results Focus
* Team Work
* 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
* Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications
obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher
Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of
Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
* The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to extension of appointments
* Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
* General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit, and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application."Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.
* No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally and paid in the local currency of the office location
* Other similar positions may be filled from this vacancy notice
* For additional information visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on
UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

HOW TO APPLY
* To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Once completed, please apply and submit your application, with language certificates as attachments. Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications. FAO reserves the right to request candidates to undertake a language test in the future, as appropriate
* Incomplete applications will not be considered
* Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
* Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered
* Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
* We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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