National Project Personnel – Driver (STREPHIT)
Organizational Unit: FRURT
: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Recommended:
: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma
Duration: 10 months with possibility of extension
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- 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 person 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
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports governments and regional bodies to address their needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition. This includes developing capacities of National Plant Protection Organizations in fulfilling their legal mandates ensuring suppression and eradication of plant pests and preserving international trade. FAO is currently implementing a project titled “Strengthening Plant Health Services in Tanzania for Enhanced Food Safety”.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Tanzania, and direct supervision of the STREPHIT Technical Advisor in Dodoma and Assistant FAO Representative in administration.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will drive STREPHIT project and Representation staff within duty station and upcountry mission and provide support in other clerical duties as may be assigned.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Driver will undertake the following tasks:
• Drive the Project and country office staff and their
official visitors on official trips, missions, various meetings, on
occasions as necessary and other locations in the country.
• Meet staff and official visitors at the airport, facilitate
immigration, customs formalities, hotel check –in, and other
formalities.
• Maintain logbook Records on official trips, daily mileage,
gas consumption, transportation/vehicle related expenditure, servicing,
repairs etc. including collection of invoices and submission for
payment.
• 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, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project
sites as required.
• When needed, assist the country office staff in performing
simple clerical duties such as, making photocopies and keeping records,
etc.
• Ensuring security of FAO staff and property while driving, report to radio room as required while on mission.
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Secondary school education;
• Possession of valid driver’s license.
• Minimum five years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record;
• Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili;
• National of Tanzania.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Ability to operate modern PC-based electronic communications systems
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required.
• Ability to cope with extended working hours.
• Working experience with UN agencies is an added advantage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- 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/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and
complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile
is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic
qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• 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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared
within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide
employment support services such as pre-screening of applications,
assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will
be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application.
You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application,
in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO 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.
