Organizational Setting 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is implementing a project on Restoring Livelihoods and Enhancing Resilience of Farmers and Fisherfolk Affected by Typhoon (OSRO/PHI/203/JPN).

The project aims to restore and promote resilient livelihoods of 4 000 small-scale coconut farmers (including agrarian reform beneficiaries) and fisherfolk, at the household and community level, affected by Typhoon Rai in Regions VII (Bohol), VIII (Southern Leyte), and XIII (Surigao del Norte).

The project focuses on two major outputs namely (1) restored coconut-based and fishery-based livelihoods of affected coconut farmers and fisherfolk trough the provision of agri-fishery inputs and capacity building trainings and (2) strengthened capacity of coconut farmers and fisherfolk organizations and communities on climate-resilient production systems/livelihoods and social protection mechanisms/programs through the use of Climate Information System (CIS)/Early Warning System (EWS).

The position is located in Palo, Leyte.

Reporting Lines

The National Project Personnel – Driver directly reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) and Project Coordinator.

Technical Focus

The driver is responsible for driving the Project Team in all activities such delivering agricultural inputs to project sites and meeting with partners and stakeholders.

He/She ensures the safety, technical soundness  and conform of vehicle assigned.

Tasks and responsibilities

The National Project Personnel – 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.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

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

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 these regions;
•    Knowledgeable in vehicle and minor repair

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION