Driver ( 2 Positions)

FAO Bangladesh assists the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) to formulate policies, programmes and projects to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition, develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and utilize environmental and natural resources in a sustainable way. It contributes to the development of FAO’s field programme projects in the country and implements them in the sectors of food security, agriculture and rural development.

The Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the FAO Bangladesh is going to implement a Global Environmental Facility’s (GEFs) least developed countries fund (LDCF) project entitled, Community-based Climate Resilient Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in Bangladesh (GCP/BGD/055/LDF). The Project will attempt to remove key barriers to effective adaptation to climate change in the fishery and aquaculture sector by integrating climate resilience in its policy reform and enhance resiliency of the fishery sector through capacity development of the fishery officials and the communities depending on fisheries.

The poor and smallholders in the project areas will benefit from project interventions both socially and financially, including capacity development to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and variability. The coastal and inland aquatic ecosystems of this project (covering an area of about 4,790 km2) will be under climate resilient plans and management practices. The long-term sustainability of the project will be promoted by adoption of strategy that promotes up scaling and replication of climate resilient adaptations across Bangladesh, and capacity strengthening of DoFs, partner organizations and local communities on climate change implications and resilient adaptation options.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall managerial, administrative leadership of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh and Budget Holder of the project, technical supervision of LTO and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), National Operations Officer and coordination of the PMTSU the incumbent will be responsible for driving the project vehicle for project activities and provide services to project staff. More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following.

The Project will address contradictions and gaps in the policy framework with the view to harmonize aquaculture and fisheries related issues, and enhance resilience of the sub-sector through national capacity development and incorporation of adaptation priorities to cope with climate change. It will strengthen awareness and knowledge of local fishers and fish farmer’s communities, and enhance local adaptive capacity through transfer and adoption of appropriate site-specific climate resilient fisheries and aquaculture intervention technologies and approaches, which will be underpinned by effective knowledge management (e.g. use of ICT-based climate and disaster information services) ensuring wider dissemination of best practices and lessons learned

• Drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel and deliver and collect mail, pouches, documents and other items from post office, government agencies and other institutions;
• Meet the official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and custom formalities as required;
• Maintain assigned vehicle(s), check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean;
• Keep log books of all trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.;
• Ensure that the steps required by FAO rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in any accident;
• Ensure safe custody of passengers and the vehicle according to FAO rules and regulations;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the PMTSU authority.

• Secondary education and valid driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of English and Bangla.
• Driving license and good knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Safe driving record; length of experience with driving; good knowledge of driving rules and regulations; ability to perform minor vehicle repairs.
• National of Bangladesh

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a driver within an international organization
• Extent of relevant experience within an international organization;
• Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs;
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and computer literate.