Project Driver

Organizational Setting

For more than four decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

Reporting Lines

The Project Driver directly reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) Project Coordinator.

Technical Focus

FAO in the Philippines has joined the humanitarian community in responding to the needs of those severely affected in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai (local name: Odette) which damaged agriculture and fishing livelihoods in Mindanao and Visayas.

FAO is committed to support relevant government agencies in responding to restoring the livelihoods for farmers and fisherfolk. Based on FAO’s rapid assessment report “Damages and needs assessment of families affected by Super Typhoon Rai (“Odette”) in selected provinces of Region VIII and Region XIII”, which is consistent with the UN Humanitarian Country Team Humanitarian Needs and Priorities, FAO will employ a combination of response interventions to meet the immediate and medium term needs of affected farmer and fisherfolk, particularly in restoring their major sources of livelihood through the provision of agricultural and fishery inputs, and capacity building on climate-resilient agriculture technologies, and use of climate information system and early warning system. Relatedly, the affected coconut farmers and fisherfolk need alternative sources of livelihood and income to avoid dependence on food aid.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Project Driver shall perform the following tasks:

• Transport the Project Coordinator and other project team members to and from place where official project activities will be done;
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, including check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, perform minor repairs and arranging for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean, UN security-compliant and road worthy;
• See to it that the vehicle under his/her responsibility is in safe premises as authorized by FAO, whenever it is not in use;
• Inform the Project Coordinator and Project Administrative and Finance Assistant of any vehicle irregularities, malfunctions, or defects and recommend steps and actions for addressing these concerns;
• Assist the Project Administrative and Finance Assistant in the identification and procurement of vehicle spare parts and vehicle repair and maintenance services;
• Ensure that vehicle communications equipment is available and in good working condition at all times;
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are complied with in case of involvement in vehicular accident;
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change and greasing, and submit regular reports as requested by FAO; and
• Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have at least college level or secondary education;
• At least 7 years work experience as driver, and holder of a valid professional driver’s license;
• National of the Philippines;
• Working knowledge of English and Tagalog.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• With knowledge and experience working in any of the target regions (Region VII, Region VIII and Region XIII).
• Must be familiar with the local rural setting in Caraga Region;
• Knowledgeable in vehicle and minor repair

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION