Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/27/2012
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/27/2012
Issued
on: 28th
June 2012
Deadline
for Application: 12th
July 2012
Position
Title: Driver
Contract
Type: Service
Contract
Duty
Station: Hargeisa
Organizational
Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension
Eligible
Candidates: Somali
Nationals Only
Anticipated
Start Date: August
2012
Under the overall supervision
of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the
Head of Office, Hargeisa, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day
driving of the office vehicles in Hargeisa and in project areas.
He/she
will, in particular:
·
Collects and delivers mail and other communications from and to
the post office, government agencies and other institutions.
·
Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized
personnel.
·
Meets official FAO staff and guest personnel at the airport as
directed by the supervisor.
·
Delivery supplies and cargo to the airport and/or pick cargo
from the airport for the Hargeisa office.
·
Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle,
checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. Performs minor repairs and
arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
·
Ensures that the necessary steps required by rules and
regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
·
Keep vehicle log for journeys and maintenance carried out on the
vehicle. Ensure the vehicle records are always up to date.
·
Comply in meeting with minimum UN Security standards
requirements by UNDSS (i.e training on Un Security needs, long range radio
communication, etc) as pre-requisite for employment procedures for UN Staff.
·
Performs driving duties as directed by the supervisor.
·
Perform any other duties as required
Minimum
requirements:
Education: Holder of class B/C driving
license, Secondary school level of education or compensated by additional years
of experience in the related field.
Experience: At least three years of driving
experience in a large and complex operating and emergency environment in
Somalia. Previous work Experience for a UN or International organization in
Somalia will be an added advantage.
Knowledge
and skills: Knowledge
of Somali language, good judgment and ability to maintain record, ability to
work long hours. Ability to use PC and other office technology equipment. Good
understanding of UN security procedures will be an added advantage.
Languages: Good working knowledge (level C) of
English and knowledge of local languages. Somalia language is a strong asset.
To apply send your application to:
To apply send your application to:
Candidates
are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and
Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/027/2012 along with their current/detailed
Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available athttp://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx
E-mail is the preferred means
of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org. The
subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/027/2012. If
making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked
CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/027/2012 and sent to the following address:
FAO Field Office in Hargeisa
located at Red Sea area of Koodbur district, between WHO and Guleed Hotel park
and adjacent to DAI (USAID funded project) and Action Aid Office HQs. The FAO
office in Hargeisa can be reached through landline phone number: 002522-528642
or Mobile number 002522- 4421932
Applications may also be
faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/027/2012 in the subject
line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received
by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates
meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.