Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
General service Vacancy Announcement No: 0132683
Issued on: 01/05/15
Deadline For Application: 22/05/15
Position Title: Driver Grade Level: G-2
Duty Station: Maseru
Organizational Unit: FAO Duration: Fixed-term: 12 months (Renewable)
General service Vacancy Announcement No: 0132683
Issued on: 01/05/15
Deadline For Application: 22/05/15
Position Title: Driver Grade Level: G-2
Duty Station: Maseru
Organizational Unit: FAO Duration: Fixed-term: 12 months (Renewable)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Driver G-2 is responsible for driving the Country Office
Staff of FAO Representations. He / she ensures 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 country 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, Petro//Diesel 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.
• When needed, assist the country office staff in performing
simple clerical duties such as making and answering
telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
• Secondary education. Possession of valid driver’s license.
• Five years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe
driving record.
• Good knowledge of the local language(s) of Sesotho and
English.
• 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.
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.
Please note that the possess computer/word processing skills
is an added advantage and the incumbent should be capable
of working with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds.
Send your application to: FAO Representation
P.O. Box 7588
1st Floor UN House, 13 UN Road
Fax No: +266 22315585
E-mail: FAO-LSO@fao.org
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Please note
that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject
to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to
any activities or office of the organization.
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
The Driver G-2 is responsible for driving the Country Office
Staff of FAO Representations. He / she ensures 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 country 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, Petro//Diesel 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.
• When needed, assist the country office staff in performing
simple clerical duties such as making and answering
telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
• Secondary education. Possession of valid driver’s license.
• Five years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe
driving record.
• Good knowledge of the local language(s) of Sesotho and
English.
• 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.
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.
Please note that the possess computer/word processing skills
is an added advantage and the incumbent should be capable
of working with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds.
Send your application to: FAO Representation
P.O. Box 7588
1st Floor UN House, 13 UN Road
Fax No: +266 22315585
E-mail: FAO-LSO@fao.org
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Please note
that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject
to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to
any activities or office of the organization.
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
