Organizational Setting

FAO Afghanistan is investing across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan in resilience reinforcing actions that focus on protecting agriculture livelihoods and local ecosystems, boosting local production of nutritious foods and cash-incomes, and safeguarding critical agriculture sectoral development gains achieved over the past couple of decades through revitalizing rural markets and economy. In particular, FAO provides a combination of humanitarian and basic needs/non-humanitarian assistance to female and male farmers and herders across Afghanistan in the agriculture, livestock, irrigation and natural resources sub-sectors through its projects and programs, as described in the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) and the United Nations Strategic Framework for Afghanistan (UNSFA) 2023-2025, specifically under UNSFA Priority 2 Economic Opportunities and Resilient Livelihoods

There are eight positions one for each duty station (Kabul, Jalalabad, Gardez, Bamyan, Kunduz, Mazar-e-sharif, Herat, and Kandahar).

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) or Deputy FAO Representative (DFAOR) in Afghanistan. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Logistics Unit and the overall guidance of the Head of Operations Unit. The direct supervisor or as assigned, will be responsible for all day-to-day supervision, technical guidance and the performance evaluation.

Technical Focus

The Driver will provide relevant assistance for official pick and drop, and official field missions.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Drive the project staff and consultants and their official visitors on official trips, in armored/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 always keep the vehicle safe and technically sound; 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 UN or Government premises/locations as instructed;
•    The driver shall not leave the vehicle outside the FAO premises without authorization.
•    Planning of routes, in conjunction with the FAO Security Units, ensuring the safety of passengers at all times;
•    Maintain a close liaison with the FAO Security Unit ensuring a detailed knowledge of the safest routes within the region
•    Ensure that the assigned vehicle is fully operational and well-maintained including inventory of all the necessary communication and emergency equipment readily available and tightly secured in their assigned vehicles such as first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, serviceable spare wheel, wheel changing kit, spare keys, torch, spare water, jumper cable & tow rope.
•    Ensure that the assigned vehicles are in good operational conditions: conducting daily checks (oil, fuel, brakes, Wheels, battery, tool kits, etc..) on all assigned vehicles and before the commencement of any trip/mission, and reporting of any defects to the Administration and Transport Section for immediate repairs and maintenance.
•    Keep abreast of tactical operational procedures, emergency and contingency planning of FAO procedures for road movements and participate during team training.
•    Perform as protocol assistants when required.
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

•    Completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalent commercial/vocational school is required. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
•    At least five (5) years of relevant work experience with international organizations, or preferably with UN Organization in a multi-cultural offices environment and Flawless, safe driving record.
•    Work performance in the last five years confirms no major accidents and disciplined behaviour.
•    Working knowledge (level B) of English and the local languages (Pashto and/or Dari).
•    National of Afghanistan.
FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    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.
•    Previous work experience with the UN is considered a strong asset;
•    Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other staff/colleagues from different cultural backgrounds and with relevant counterparts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION