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VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FAO/110/2013
POSITION
TITLE: Driver
GRADE
LEVEL: SC-3
CONTRACT
TYPE: National Personnel Project
DUTY
STATION: Dollow and Garowe, Somalia
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: FAO-Somalia
DURATION: 3 Months, with possible extension
ELIGIBLE
CANDIDATES: SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY
ANTICIPATED
START DATE: Immediately
Under
the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the
direct supervision of the Head of Office, Garowe/Dollow:
The
incumbent performs the following duties:
- Drive the FAO Garowe/Dollow programme staff and staff on missions to Puntland/Gedo, and drive FAO Garowe/Dollow Head of Office and his/ her visitors as required.
- Pick and drop off staff and official visitors at the airfield/airport; facilitate immigration and customs formalities 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.
- When needed, assist the Garowe/Dollow Programme staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Education and Experience:
Education:
Primary / secondary education.
Possession of valid driver’s license.
Work Experience:
Two years of work experience as a
driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
Languages:
Good knowledge (level B) of English
and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required.
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.
Selection
Criteria:
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed
above;
Knowledge and competence in the subject matter;
Good writing and speaking communication skills.
TO
APPLY:
Send
your application to: Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter
quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/110/2013 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and
FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
Deadline For Application: 20th Sept 2013. Applications must be received
by the deadline. Late applications will
not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential
qualifications will be contacted.
