Driver (Specialized in Heavy Duty Vehicles - Armoured Vehicles - AVs)

Syria

Transport/Auto park/Drivers

Not Specified

. Transporting the assigned FAO personnel, designated in Der ez- Zor to several identified locations, districts, and outskirts inside and rural the governorate as official trips/errands;
. Travelling on official (Convoy - Shuttle) missions from Deir Ez-Zour to different Syrian governorates and vice versa;
. Taking part in UN convoys (joint missions) when required;
. Maintain an up-to-date Log form/sheet of all conducted trips. The form should be filled with accurate and genuine information dates, times, odometers, and destinations;
. Keep a precise record of mileage and fuel consumption in addition to transportation related expenditures, vehicle service and repairs;
. Ensure day-to-day preventative check of the assigned AV; checking oil, water, battery, tires, etc; Perform minor repairs (when needed) and timely report for any other necessary repairs in order to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle in clean condition;
. Prematurely report the needed regular maintenance of the vehicle to the line supervisor; Immediately report any sudden technical issue, problem, or accident that may happen to the line supervisor;
. When involved in an accident, ensure that all organizational/UN and local/country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly and properly;
. Follow the rules of safe driving and comply with the safety/security standards defined by the UN system in Syria to ensure the safety of both vehicle and passengers in sensitive areas where FAO programmes are implemented;
. Collect and deliver mails, document, pouches, and other communication/items from and to the country office; go to the post, office, airport, government agencies, institutions, project sites, etc, to take and deliver items and communications; Keep records as required.
. When needed, assist FAO personnel in performing simple clerical duties;
. Perform other related duties as required.

Technical/Functional Skills:
. Basic skills in minor vehicle repair
. Ability to cope with extended working hours
. Willingness to travel occasionally also to remoter locations outside of duty station
. Safe and careful driving manner required along with an excellent knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations. As such, local residents in Deir ez-Zor whom are well familiar with the routes/areas/districts in the governorate are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

FAO Core Competencies:

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

FAO is a UN specialized agency that provides technical support to FAO member countries. In addition to this it implements humanitarian assistance projects in the areas of enhancing agricultural production and ensuring food security.

Jan 18, 2022

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