Driver ( 2 Positions )

Nay Pyi Taw

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Nay Pyi Taw
Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Transport and Distribution
- FAMYA
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is initiating implementation of a project entitled “Climate Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Sector of Myanmar” in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation (MoALI) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) with funding from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP). The outcomes of the project\: to create an enabling environment that reduces the incidence of poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition among the rural poor in the project area for three Regions of Central Dry Zone (CDZ).

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Myanmar and the immediate supervision of Team Leader, Assistant FAOR (Programme) and National Project Coordinator.

Tasks and responsibilities\:

Drives the official vehicles with due courtesy to other traffic and pedestrians
Driver field trips for FAO staff and their official visitors on the official trips
Meet FAO staff and official visitors at the airport
Facilitates immigration and customs formalities at airport as required
Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches and other communications/items from and to the country office; to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, project sites
Performance daily, weekly and monthly vehicle servicing and maintenance
Timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times
Maintain the vehicle interior/exterior clean
Maintain the vehicle daily log sheets
Assist the Project Office in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records
Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Secondary school diploma, possession of valid driver’s license,
Good knowledge of the local traffic rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
At least 10 years of experience as a driver, UN or UNGO experience is an asset
Oral communication skills in English
National of Myanmar
Relevant experience with UN agencies, especially FAO, will be considered an asset

FAO Competencies

Selection Criteria

Experience in the tasks described above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

This vacancy is now closed.