Driver

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Job Summary

Post Title: Driver
Type of Contract: National Project Personnel / Service Contract (NPP/SC)
Duration: 06 Months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance
No. of Post (s): 1 (One)
Project: GCP/AFG/078/JCA: Capacity Development of Irrigation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Duty station: Kabul
Opening Date: 01 May 2014
Closing Date: 14 May 2014

Remuneration:

The remuneration for the post of Driver is between US$793 and US$1,015 (SB-1, step 3 to SB-2, step 2) monthly based on the qualification and experience of the candidate.

The selected candidate will also receive 8.33% of monthly salary as pension benefit/coverage on a monthly basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in the country and direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor of the Project, the incumbent will be responsible to:


Drive the project staff and consultants and their official visitors on official trips, in armoured/soft skin vehicles in the duty station and other locations inside the country, as required;

Meet staff and official visitors at the airport, hotel check-in, pick and drop and other local formalities;

Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, transportation / vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc. and report regularly to Admin/Finance of project on servicing or maintenance needs;

Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); checks oil, water, battery, tires, security equipment etc.; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle(s) in clean conditions;

Handle local and organizational formalities when involved in an accident; ensure that in this case all organizational, security and local / country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly;

Collect and inform the office on security and road conditions, as necessary and ensure safe travel on different sites;

Collect/deliver documents, pouch, equipment and cargo, as required;

Exercise the utmost care while driving and ensure that safety precautions are taken to observe traffic and UN security regulations, plus be aware of security threats;

Ensure that the use of the vehicle is solely and exclusively for office FAO requirements. Ensure that whenever not in use the vehicle shall be parked on FAO premises or on any other premises/locations as instructed. The driver shall not leave the vehicle outside the FAO premises without authorization;

When needed, assist the staff/ project personnel in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.

Any other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Primary / secondary school education. Possession of valid driver’s license;

At least three years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.

Good knowledge (level B) of the local languages i.e. Dari and Pashto. Fair knowledge (level A) of the FAO official language used at the duty station i.e. English is required.

Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair. A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required. Safe driving manner. Good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions. Ability to cope with extended working hours. Know-how of operating safety/security equipment – VHF, UHF, Satellite phones, codan radios and first aid will be an asset;

The Driver must possess a polite and friendly attitude and handle his/her passengers with utmost respect. A tidy appearance, courtesy, discretion and a high level of trustworthiness are essential personal attributes.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan nationals should complete the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) and submit it along with their application letter and CV to the email address below, clearly mentioning the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of the email:

FAOAF-vacancies@fao.org


 
The above required documents can also be submitted in writing (marked “Confidential” and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number) to: the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), FAO Representation, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Jamal Mina, Opposite Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan.

The FAO PH Form can be downloaded using the following internet link:

http://www.jobs.af/jobsMediaFiles/1342949805.doc


The latest date for receiving applications is 14 May 2014. Please note that applications received after closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.

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Agriculture

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