Driver

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 424,000; Part time

Job summary

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan is seeking drivers (SB-1/SC1) to support the Green Climate Fund project across duty stations. The role emphasizes safe driving, vehicle upkeep, and logistical support for field activities.

Applicants should have a middle education, a valid Pakistani driving licence, and at least 5 years of INGO experience. English/Urdu proficiency and local language knowledge are required; Pakistani nationals or residents with work permits are eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: middle.
• Valid driving licence to drive 04-wheel vehicles in Pakistan.
• At least 5 years of driving experience in INGO or well-reputed offices.
• Working knowledge of English and Urdu with knowledge of regional languages.
• National of Pakistan or resident with valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned official vehicle within duty station and outstation missions.
• Clean the official vehicle daily.
• Perform daily and weekly checks of vehicles and maintain maintenance records.
• Update maintenance status to fleet supervisor.
• Take vehicle to workshop for repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Ensure safe driving and safety of passengers during travel.
• Park vehicles safely at offices and during missions.
• Maintain comprehensive vehicle logbook of usage.
• Provide support in local duties like banking, delivering letters and materials to other offices.
• Follow and implement driver responsibilities per maintenance logbook.

Skills

Driving

Navigation

Safety awareness

Education

Middle education

Tools

Valid driving licence (Pakistan)

Job description

Organizational Unit : FAPAK - FAO Representation in Pakistan

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)

Primary Location

Pakistan

Duration : 12 Months (Extendable)

Post Number : N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project titled “Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management,” is committed to enhancing the resilience of agricultural practices in Pakistan's Indus River Basin. This initiative, which is the first FAO-led GCF project in Asia, is designed to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture, water management, and food security, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth through economic opportunities and innovation.

The project seeks to recruit Drivers (SB-1/ SC1) who will assist the whole project and its activities as support.

Reporting Lines

Under overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan (FAOR), and in close coordination with Head of Office, the incumbent will report to Travel & Logistics Associate in close collaboration with project field team in performance of the following tasks and duties

Technical Focus

• Driving of assigned official vehicle within duty station and outstation missions.
• Maintain vehicle logbook to keep record of vehicle usage.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Driving of assigned official vehicle within duty station and outstation missions.
• Cleaning the official vehicle on daily basis.
• Daily and weekly checks of official vehicles and keep track of maintenance records.
• Update about maintenance due to fleet supervisor.
• Keep official vehicle to workshop and get the repair and maintenance work done.
• Safe driving during the travel and safety of vehicle and traveller.
• Safe parking of official vehicle in office and during the mission.
• Maintain vehicle logbook to keep record of vehicle usage.
• Loading and unloading of official stuff to vehicle during the field and mission.
• Providing support in local duties like bank duty, delivering of letters and material to other offices.
• To follow and implement guidelines stipulated under driver’s responsibilities in maintenance logbook.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Minimum qualification middle.
• Valid driving licence to drive 04-wheel vehicles in Pakistan.
• At least 05 years of driving experience in INGO/ well reputed office.
• Working knowledge of English and Urdu with knowledge of regional languages.
• National of Pakistan or resident of the country with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Have good knowledge of routine routes and alternate routes of program implementation area and main big cities.
• Knowledge of use of google maps during travel to new areas.
• Knowledge of use of safety tools and First Aid Kit in vehicle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• 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.