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Driver (National Project Personnel)

Georgetown

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Georgetown
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

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


Organizational Setting

The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) and FAO are implementing the project Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (SLDM). The project aims at establishing an enabling environment for promoting sustainable and climate-resilient land development, management, and reclamation in support of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (SLDM) through activities working at (i) streamlining policy, regulation, and governance; (ii) developing institutional and human capacities; and (iii) strengthening local governance in three regions where the project is being implemented. The project is implemented at three levels – national, regional, and local – the SLDM project is designed to create an enabling legal and policy framework informed by policy feedback loops nurtured with ground reality and inclusive participation.


Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the direct general supervision of the FAO Representative in Guyana; in addition to the guidance and day-to-day supervision of the Project’s Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and Operations Specialist. The appointee will work in collaboration with GLSC and other SLDM and FAO team members.


Technical Focus

The Driver (National Project Personnel) will facilitate the transport services as required for the smooth implementation of the SLDM Project. The incumbent will be based on the premises of the GLSC in the Land Policy Planning and Projects Division under the day-to-day supervision of the CTA/Project Manager and Operations Specialist.


Tasks and Responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake the following tasks\:
• Drive the SLDM Project's vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, materials and equipment to designated locations for project activities.
• Provide project staff with office transportation, collect, and deliver mail, documents, and other items, as requested by supervisor.
• Provide transportation to field-based locations as requested by the supervisor, emergency transportation needs may arise.
• Ensure that project vehicles comply with licensing and traffic department regulations.
• Undertake day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, and brakes; ensure that supervisor is alerted with reports of issues of vehicles and deficiencies in timely manner when larger repairs are required.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes and greasing.
• Maintain a clean vehicle, vehicle supplies.
• Schedule vehicle maintenance and repairs in a timely fashion in collaboration with the relevant staff of FAO and GLSC.
• Follow all policies, rules and regulations in relation to the management of vehicles at FAO and GLSC.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as maintaining proper fuel, oil, water levels and pressures; attend to minor repair requirements and co-ordinates procurement of parts or supplies; verifies completion of major repairs and oversees major repair works to vehicles.
• Maintain communication with the Administrative Assistant for transportation arrangements for the Project Implementation Unit.
• Support inscription for tagging all project assets and ensures visibility of all assets procured by the Project with logo(s), project name and any of requirements in keeping with UNFAO and UN rules and regulations.
• Provide advice on procurement and contracts, contract management tools, guidelines, manuals, sharing of best practices and recommendations to GLSC for standardization and knowledge sharing purposes.
• Perform other related duties as required.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

• Secondary Education.
• Valid Driver’s license of at least 3 classes (Motorcar, Van and Lorry).
• 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Working knowledge of English is required.
• National of Guyana.


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.
• A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required.
• Safe driving manner and good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions.
• Skills in minor vehicle repair
• Ability to cope with extended working hours.
• Proven experience in commuting to interior locations in Guyana


Selection Criteria

• Certificate in Mechanics is an added advantage.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO 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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

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