Driver

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Pakistan, under the Green Climate Fund project, seeks a Driver (SB-1/SC1) to support field operations and logistics in Pakistan. The role involves driving official vehicles, maintaining logs, and assisting with related duties for the project duration of 12 months.

Candidates should have a valid driving licence, at least 5 years INGO driving experience, and proficiency in English/Urdu with regional language knowledge. This is a non-staff, national project position based in Pakistan.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: middle.
• Valid Pakistan driving licence required.
• At least 5 years of driving experience in INGO environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned official vehicle within duty station and outstation.
• Maintain vehicle logbook and record usage.
• Perform daily/weekly vehicle checks and coordinate maintenance.
• Ensure safety of vehicle and travelers.
• Assist with general duties like bank visits and deliveries.
• Keep vehicle clean and fueled.

Skills

English/Urdu

Valid driving licence

INGO driving exp

Regional languages

Education

Middle school

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.