Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: VA-011-2016
Position Title: Driver (6 Positions)
Grade Level: SC2
Contract Type: Service Contract – NPP
Duty Station: Tanariver, Samburu, Marsabit, Baringo, Nandi, Westpokot
Organizational Unit: FAO Representation Office in Kenya
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Eligible Candidates: Kenyan Nationals
Anticipated Start Date: February 2017
General Description of Tasks
and Objectives to be achieved: The Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) Representation in Kenya seeks to fill in the position of
Drivers for implementation of the EU-funded project Support to the attainment
of Vision 2030 through Devolved Land Reforms in Kenya (GCP/KEN/085/EC).
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:
Specific Functions
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Drive and transport FAO personnel/missions to various meetings
and other location in the country
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Maintains updated records of vehicle movement logs, vehicle fuel
consumption service and repair records
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Ensure assigned vehicle is always clean serviced and repaired as
per the specified schedule and in good working conditions at all times
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Perform minor vehicle repairs.
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Organize for security escort services for all FAO missions involved
in
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Maintain Monthly log book records and fuel records including
collection of invoices and submission to Nairobi office
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Facilitate planning of all local travel
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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
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Trip planning during missions
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Ensuring security of FAO staff and property while driving as
well as reporting to radio room as required while on mission
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Offer Logistical support and perform other clerical duties as
may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
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Secondary school education.
·
Minimum five years accident free driving experience in an office
environment.
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Motor vehicle mechanical repair a distinct advantage.
·
Working experience with UN agencies is an added advantage.
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Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
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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.
How to Apply:
Candidates are requested to
submit their application by email to vacancy-kenya@fao.org quoting the position
title and vacancy announcement number.
A duly completed Personal
Profile Form (PPF) generated from FAO’s iRecruitment portal as a PDF-file is to
be submitted by email together with a cover letter.
Please note that attached
resumes or CV’s in place of the PPF will not be accepted.
In order to prepare a Personal Profile Form, you must first
register on the FAO iRecruitment site by clicking on the following link to
register: http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
In order for your application
to be properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line
profile are completed.
Deadline for Application: 13 November 2016
Applications received after the
closing date will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
This vacancy is open to both
male and female candidates.
Qualified female candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply.