Summary of the Job Role

The Driver will be responsible for safe driving, for the maintenance of the project vehicle assigned to him/her, for the distribution of project documents and for maintaining radio contact with UNDSS in Dhaka. He/She will work in close collaboration with Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of project UTF/BGD/040/BGD “Emergency 2007 Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Project – Component A” (ECRRP) with offices in Dhaka and Barisal, Bangladesh. He/she will work under the operational supervision of the FAO-Representative in Bangladesh, the technical supervision of the FAO Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and the day-to-day operational supervision of the Logistics/Procurement Specialist and will work in close collaboration with all the technical and administrative staff of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will:

• Drive and maintain the assigned project vehicle;
• General maintenance, cleaning, upkeep and repair schedules for the assigned vehicle;
• Maintenance and regular renewal of vehicle documents and personal driver’s license;
• Must be punctual in routine check-ups such as battery, engine oil, water level, tire conditions, etc.;
• Proper maintenance and keeping the assigned vehicle log-book updated and overtime sheet as per office requirement;
• Keep the office informed at all times of any minor/major problems and incidents relating to the assigned vehicle;
• Must be able to work long hours;
• Must be prepared to travel to any part of the project with short notice;
• Must maintain radio contact with Radio-base in Dhaka;
• Must be willing to help component office with any other assistance when needed;

Work Relationships
In his / her function as Driver of the project, the incumbent acts as direct support to all staff of the project. Thus he/she is in frequent contact with all Officers and Assistants of the project as well as with national and international consultants.

Qualification Requirements and Competencies
Education:
Minimum education Grade VIII completed with valid driving license;

Work Experience:
Essential: At least 6 years of satisfactory driving experience in heavy and light vehicles and in heavy congested traffic.

Desirable: Must be able to communicate in English with international mission members, project staff and consultants;
Candidate having experience in working with UN funded projects/donor agencies will strongly be preferred.

Languages:
Working knowledge of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required.

Interpersonal Communications and Teamwork Skills:
The incumbent must possess a cooperative spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment within a team of staff with mixed skills and different national and cultural backgrounds. He / she must we willing to work long hours. He / she must be able to establish good working relations with supervisor(s), staff members, and counterparts from within and outside the Organization.

Duty Station: Component Management and Co-ordination Unit (CMCU), Dhaka and/or Barisal at the Sub-Component Implementation Cells (SCICs) and to the field.

Application Guidelines:
                    
Interested candidates will find the Personal History Form (PHF) required for the application to the following address http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot. Incumbents must complete PHF which should reach the FAO Representation to the address below in a sealed envelope
FAO Representative
FAO Representation in Bangladesh
House#37, Road# 8
Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1205

Please do not submit any certificates/documents with your application. Candidates not possessing the essential qualifications should not apply as their application will not be considered. The name of the position must be clearly indicated in the envelope. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidates. Only short listed candidates will be invited for the interview.