فرص عمل لدى منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للأمم المتحدة: مطلوب سائقين (Driver)
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
JOB POSTING
: 08/Jul/2024
CLOSURE DATE
: 23/Jul/2024, 12:59:00 AM
JOB TYPE
: Non-staff opportunities
PRIMARY LOCATION
: Lebanon-Beirut
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting
FAO’s office for Lebanon is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Lebanon. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level.
This position is based in FAO Representation in Beirut, Lebanon. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of Assistant FAOR-Administration and in close coordination with other Units and colleagues in the office.
Technical Focus
The Driver should hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, proven driving experience, knowledge of local routes and traffic patterns, ability to operate GPS and navigation tools, and basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle issues. Additionally, familiarity with vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting is essential.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for driving the FAO team of FAO Representations. He / she ensure the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicle(s) assigned. The incumbent performs the following duties:
• Drive the project office personnel and their official visitors on official trips, and drive for the FAO Representative and his/ her visitors on occasions as necessary.
• Meet personnel and official visitors at the airport; facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in, and other local formalities.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation / vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
• Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); checks oil, water, battery, tires, 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 and local / country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications / items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma / Secondary education, academic or technical.
• Possession of valid driver’s license.
• Two years of relevant experience in driving functions with flawless, safe driving record.
• Two years of previous experience in office/admin support functions
• Experience with a UN Agency or International NGO is desirable
• Good Command of Arabic; Working knowledge of English and/or French.
• National of Lebanon
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
• Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations.
• Minor vehicle repair.
• Safe driving manner.
• Good knowledge of local conditions and roads
• Ability to cope with extended working hours.
• Possess a polite and friendly attitude and handle his/her passengers with utmost respect.
• Systematic and structured approach to office/admin support assignments.
• Exercise diligence and care in dealing with records and documents.
• Ability to use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel) etc.
• Ability to use dedicated information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries, retrieve and print reports.
• Willingness to learn and use project applications.
• Possess a cooperative spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural background.
• High degree of punctuality and reliability.
• Tidy appearance, courtesy, discretion and a high level of trustworthiness are essential personal attributes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
