Senior Driver
Riyadh
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Riyadh
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-3, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Transport and Distribution
- RNE
- Closing Date: Closed
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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting This position is located in the Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAO UTF Technical Cooperation Programme in Riaydh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Main Purpose The Senior Driver is responsible for driving Country Office Staff of Programme Management Unit (PMU) and visitors. He/she also provides other transportation related and messenger services for the Country Office Staff of the Programme Management Unit (PMU). Supervision Received/Exercised The incumbent works under the general supervision of the FAO Programme Director and direct supervision of the Administrative Officer. Working Relationships In his/her function as Senior Driver for the Programme Management Unit (PMU), the incumbent is in regular contact with national and international visitors, including high ranking officials from the Government and other (UN) Agencies, with CTA, 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 • Drive for the FAO Programme Director and his/her visitors, including high-ranking officials from within and outside the Organization. As necessary also drive for other staff of Programme Management Unit (PMU). • Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in, and other local formalities. • Ensures that the local transportation needs of the FAO Programme Director are met at all times and ensures 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; wash and 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 clerical 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. • Perform other related duties as required. Impact Of Work The incumbent's work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work PMU's programme. | ||||
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING | ||||
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Minimum Requirements Education\: Secondary school education. Possession of valid Saudi’s driving license. Experience\: Four years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record. Languages\: Working knowledge (Level C) of English and either Arabic or French. Competencies • Results Focus • Team Work • Communication • Building effective relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills • Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations; 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. Desirable Qualifications And Skills
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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