Driver at Food and Agriculture Organization

Reporting Line

Under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Administration) and the direct supervision of the Head of Logistics the incumbent performs the following:

Responsibilities for the Driver Job

• Drive and transport FAO personnel/missions to various meetings and other location in the country
• Maintains updated records of vehicle movement logs, vehicle fuel consumption service and repair records
• Ensure assigned vehicle is always clean serviced and repaired as per the specified schedule and in good working conditions at all times
• Perform minor vehicle repairs.
• Organize for security escort services for all FAO missions involved in
• Maintain Monthly log book records and fuel records including collection of invoices and submission to Nairobi office
• Facilitate planning of all local travel
• Day to day maintenance of FAO vehicle, ensure vehicle assigned is in good working condition at all times, report defects or damages on time
• Provide transportation and mobility of FAO staff and visitors
• Trip planning during missions
• Ensuring security of FAO staff and property while driving as well as reporting to radio room as required while on mission
• Offer Logistical support and perform other clerical duties as may be assigned

Driver Job Requirements

• Secondary school education.
• Minimum five years accident free driving experience in an office environment.
• Motor vehicle mechanical repair a distinct advantage.
• Working experience with UN agencies is an added advantage.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Valid Driving Licence and certificate of good conduct.
• Tact, politeness, courtesy and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people of different national and cultural background.
• Ability to operate modern PC-based electronic communications systems.