Driver

Organizational Setting

FAO’s office for Yemen is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing, and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture, and rural development priorities under Yemen. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at the country level. This position is based in FAO Representation in Sanaa, Yemen. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs, and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the overall supervision of the Logistics Specialist.

Technical Focus

The Technical Focus of the role encompasses efficient transportation logistics, meticulous vehicle maintenance, and adherence to security procedures to ensure smooth operations and delivery of office-related items.

Tasks and responsibilities:

•    Drives office vehicles for the transportation of authorized personnel to meetings, delivery/ collection of mail, documents, and other office-related items.
•    Ensures the office vehicle is in mechanical sound condition and adheres to security procedures and reports any deviation
•    Collects and delivers mail, pouches, and other communication to and from the post office, FAOR, and other institutions.
•    Sorts, delivers and picks up mail from various offices on the premises at regular intervals. Keeps records as required.
•    Undertakes logistical work pertaining to delivery, follow-up, and delivers/collects documents related to Yemen Government departments and foreign diplomatic offices as requested.
•    Drops and meets official visitors/personnel at the airport, and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
•    Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s), checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, lights, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing, and ensures that the vehicle(s) is kept clean.
•    Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.,
•    Ensures that the required steps, rules, and procedures in the event of an accident are taken in accordance with FAO guidelines.
•    Assists in operating photocopying and binding machines when requested.
•    Performs other related duties as requested:

Minimum Requirements  

•    Equivalent to secondary education with a minimum of 2 years of work experiences as a driver.
•    Proficiency in map reading and land navigation systems.
•    Understanding of office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment.
•    Experience with driving government officials, other UN staff, or diplomatic staff is an asset.
•    National of Yemen

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Good/safe driving record
•    Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
•    Skills in minor vehicle repair
•    Good knowledge of the area and up-to-date information on current conditions of roads
•    Willingness to travel occasionally also to remoter locations outside of duty station

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION