Driver

Organizational Setting

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
Specifically, FAO Country Offices\:

• advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
• provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
• assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
• position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
• ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the FAO Representative in the I.R. Iran, and the Budget Holder, and direct supervision of Assistant FAOR (Administration), the Driver will undertake the following tasks\:

Technical Focus

The Driver is responsible for driving Country Office Staff of FAO Representations and visitors. He/She also provides other transportation related and messenger services for the Country Office Staff of FAO Representations.

In his/her function as 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.

Tasks and responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure that the local transportation needs of the FAO Representative are met at all times and ensure 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 office 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.
• Support corporate initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy to reduce emissions, increase efficiency and integrate sustainability
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary Education
• Possession of valid driver’s license
• Two years of experience as a driver, flawless, safe driving record
• Working knowledge (full proficiency - level C) of English.
• National of Iran

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical Skills

• Good Knowledge of local driving rules and regulation, 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

• 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.

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