Organizational Setting
FAO Country Office in the Gambia is responsible for developing promoting, overseeing, and implementing agreed strategies for addressing food, agriculture, and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with the host government as a subsidiary of the FAO Subregional Office for West Africa.
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Banjul, Gambia.
Main Purpose
The Driver 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.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the functional supervisor.
Working Relationships
In his/her function as Driver/Messenger for FAO Representations, the incumbent is in regular contact with staff from all levels of the Country Office, with national and international visitors, with (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.
Key Functions/Results
โข ย ย 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.
โข ย ย Meet staff and official visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in and other local formalities.
โข ย ย Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation/vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
โข ย ย 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 conditions.
โข ย ย 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.
โข ย ย 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.
โข ย ย When needed, assist the Country Office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
โข ย ย Support corporate initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy to reduce emissions, increase efficiency and integrate sustainability.
โข ย ย Perform other related duties as required.
Impact Of Work
The incumbent's work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work unit's programme.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Education: Secondary school education. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Experience: Two years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
Languages: Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English.
Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit and 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.
Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Team Work
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building effective relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills
โข ย ย Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair.
โข ย ย A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required.
โข ย ย Safe driving manner. Good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions.
โข ย ย Ability to cope with extended working hours.
Desirable Qualifications And Skills
โข ย ย Knowledge of the Corporate Environmental Responsibility. ย ย