Organizational Setting

FAO, in cooperation with the Government of Malawi and other relevant partners are incepting the project on Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM). The project aims at building climate resilience in vulnerable watersheds and communities through increasing climate resilience of watershed ecosystems, stabilizing productivity and farmers’ incomes and enhancing enabling environment. Total cost of the project is estimated at USD 53.2 million, which will be co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), FAO and the Government of Malawi. The project will be implemented in 11 targeted districts in different regions in Malawi over a period of 6 years. Around 575,000 vulnerable people in rural communities will benefit from project interventions and more than 83,000 heIPOres of land will be restored through application of Ecosystem-based Adaptation approach.

The positions are located in Mzuzu and Blantyre.

Reporting Lines

The Drivers will be based at the two EbAM Regional Project Implementation Units (RPIUs) in Mzuzu and Blantyre (one at each RPIU); and will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Malawi, the direct supervision of the International Administrative Officer (IAO), and the day-to-day coordination of the Head of respective RPIU.

Technical Focus

The drivers are responsible for driving EbAM project team members to various places within and outside their duty stations for duty travels. They ensure the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicles assigned to them.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Drive project team members and official visitors on official trips.
•    Meet staff and official visitors and take them to and facilitate hotel check in and perform other local formalities.
•    Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, transportation/vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
•    Ensure day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); check oil, water, battery, tyres, etc.; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically always sound; maintain the vehicle(s) in clean condition.
•    Obtain vehicle service quotations to facilitate vehicle repairs
•    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 and other communications/items to and from the country office and other locations; go to government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
•    When needed, assist the field office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, filing of records, etc.
•    Support the field office with basic activities related with security, particularly be responsible for security reporting when FAO staff is on mission (following the UN Security Office rules and procedures).
•    Ensure that rules and regulations for transportation within UN are duly observed as per FAO internal rules and regulations.
•    Provide logistical support to FAO staff when it is required.
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

•    Education: Successful completion of Secondary School Education and possession of a professional valid driver’s license. A defensive driving certificate is mandatory.
•    Experience: At least three years of work experience as a driver. Flawless and safe driving record.
•    Languages: Working knowledge (Level C) of English. Knowledge of Malawi local languages of the duty station.
•    Nationality of Malawi.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Good knowledge of local driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair
•    A high degree of punctuality and reliability
•    Safe driving manner. Good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions
•    Ability to cope with extended working hours

Selection Criteria

•    Desirable experience with International Organizations and Government entities.
•    Possession of any other UN official language is an advantage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION