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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its presence in Ukraine by signing an agreement with the Government to set up a Project Office that will facilitate and expand the provision of technical and humanitarian assistance to the country’s most vulnerable communities, especially in rural areas.
Ukraine joined FAO in 2003 and since 2015 the Organization has been operating in two strategic directions: emergency humanitarian response in conflict-affected oblasts and agricultural development across the whole country. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, FAO has scaled up its activities in the country to support agricultural production and food systems with the aim of protecting the food security of vulnerable households and communities across Ukraine.
This role is based full-time in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
FAO has a “zero-tolerance” policy towards any form of SEA and for inaction on SEA by its personnel and by the employees of entities working with or providing services to the Organization across all programmes, projects, and activities.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Office in Ukraine and the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Odessa, the incumbent will work under the functional supervision of the Fleet Manager and in close collaboration with the Administrative Assistant and the Senior Driver of the respective duty station.
Technical Focus
The Driver is responsible for driving the Office personnel of the FAO Offices in Ukraine. He/she ensures the safety, technical soundness, and conformity of the vehicle(s) assigned.
Tasks and responsibilities
Transportation Services
• Provide official transportation services for staff members and country official visitors during authorized trips
• Serve as designated driver for the FAO Regional Representative as required
• Meet and assist FAO staff and visitors at airports and railway stations
• Facilitate trans-border transfer procedures, customs formalities, hotel registration, and other local administrative requirements as necessary
Vehicle Management and Maintenance
• Maintain comprehensive logs of official trips, including daily mileage records, fuel consumption data, transportation expenditures, and repair documentation
• Ensure daily maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely execution of minor repairs and coordination of major repair services
• Conduct regular maintenance activities including oil and tire inspections, brake system checks, and other preventive measures
• Carry out minor repairs and arrange comprehensive repair services to maintain vehicle safety standards and technical soundness
• Maintain vehicles in clean and presentable condition at all times
Documentation and Compliance
• Ensure availability and current status of all required documentation and supplies, including vehicle insurance, maintenance logs, relevant maps, first aid equipment, and necessary spare parts
• Implement immediate response procedures as mandated by organizational rules and regulations in the event of vehicle accidents or incidents
• Ensure strict adherence to all organizational and local country regulations, security protocols, and procedures established by FAO and the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) pertaining to driving operations and road safety
• Ensure strict adherence to national speed limits and road regulations of the operating country. For Armoured Vehicles (AV), these standard rules are supplemented by enhanced security protocols, including specific convoy procedures, designated no-stop zones, and the requirement of security escorts as dictated by the mission profile.
Logistics and Administrative Support
• Collect and deliver correspondence, official documents, diplomatic pouches, procurement items, and other materials between the main office and field locations
• Conduct official visits to postal facilities, airports, government agencies, and project sites for collection and delivery of items and communications
• Provide operational support to FAO personnel and consultants for field mission preparation, including assistance with security clearance procedures, travel authorization processes, travel expense documentation, and vehicle allocation coordination
• Accompany FAO experts during field missions as operationally required
Additional Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisory personnel
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Secondary education completed
• Valid Ukrainian driver’s license (B, C1, or C category)
• At least 3 years’ work experience as a driver, preferably with UN/non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Working knowledge/Fluency (Level C or native) of Russian and Ukrainian
• National of Ukraine
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• University education would be considered an asset
• Work experience with the UN or an NGO would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Safe driving record
• Intermediate knowledge (Level B) of English is an advantage
• A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required
• Good knowledge of local conditions
• Ability to cope and adapt to a schedule with extended working hours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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
• 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/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• 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.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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