Organization history
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is working to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
In Ethiopia, FAO in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia prioritizes improving crop and livestock production and productivity, and sustainable natural resource management, while addressing crosscutting themes of resilience, climate change, nutrition and gender. The project UTF/ETH/118/ETH Phase II project titled “National REDD MRV Capacity Consolidation and Strengthening” will strengthen and make National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) fully functional and enhance the capacity to implement and monitor activities aimed at Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+). Specifically, the project will deliver two outcomes: 1) Ethiopia’s capacity to Measure, Report and Verify (MRV) on the forest sector strengthened and fully integrated into the national GHG accounting systems; 2) Fully functional NFMS capable of informing decision-makers about the status and change of Ethiopian forests is in place.
To capture information on the state of the forests the project contains a significant fieldwork component. The fieldwork will be conducted by staff of the Ethiopian Forestry Development. FAO will support the initial phases of the fieldwork with vehicles and drivers.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Ethiopia (FAOR), the overall supervision of the Business Support Officer and the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor of the project, and in collaboration with the Senior Driver, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
Technical Focus
Provide transportation/messenger services to Office Staff. He / she ensures the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicle(s) assigned.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Drive official vehicles to transport FAO personnel and other authorized personnel, as authorized;
• Drive the FAO vehicle during fieldwork periods. This will mean extended periods away from the duty station living under basic conditions with the field teams of the National Forest Inventory.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents, pouch and other communications / items from and to the FAO office, as authorized; 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;
• Maintain assigned vehicle daily – check oil, water, battery, tyres, etc.; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle in a good running condition at all times; keep the vehicle interior and exterior clean;
• Keep the assigned vehicle secured and safe; park in safe and secured locations at all times;
• Make sure that all necessary tools and equipment (i.e. tools kit, fire extinguisher, first aid medical kit, VHF mobile radio, etc.) are in vehicle, operational and properly safeguarded;
• Follow all UNDSS guidelines for vehicle tracking and safe driving during field missions; regularly make radio contact with UNDSS, follow travel routes approved on security clearance, etc.;
• Record movement of assigned vehicle; log trips, daily mileage, fuel issued, etc., in vehicle log book; record transportation / vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
• Meet FAO personnel or other authorized personnel at the airport and assist through immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in, and other local formalities, as may be required;
• Prepare written report of vehicle accidents and follow local procedures for reporting accidents and any other incidents;
• Deliver and collect goods to and from the port of exit/entry and this may involve handling all the formalities for customs clearance, when required.
• Serve as Duty Driver when assigned;
• When needed, assist the FAO office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Candidate should be a national of Ethiopia;
• Completed Secondary Education (High School Diploma or Equivalent).
• Be in Possession of valid 3rd grader driver’s license.
• Three (3) years of work experience as a driver; experience in a UN or international organization is an advantage. Having a flawless, safe driving record is an asset.
• Good knowledge of the local language(s). Fair knowledge of the FAO official language used at the duty station (English) is required.
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; basic skills in minor vehicle repair.
• The incumbent is expected to be punctual and extremely reliable, and to drive in a safe manner.
• Good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions.
• Ability and willingness to engage in fieldwork for extended periods.
• Good interpersonal skills and integrity in conduct of his/her work
Selection Criteria
• Relevant qualification
• Valid driving licenses
• Experience in driving (evidenced by safe driving record)
• Experience from fieldwork
• Experience in mechanics
• Experience in first aid
• Knowledge of UN and/or NGO procedure
• English Language proficiency
• Integrity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
- 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, Click on Apply For Job” 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
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