Driver

. Transporting the assigned FAO personnel, designated in Der ez- Zor to several identified locations, districts, and outskirts inside and rural the governorate as official trips/errands;
. Travelling on official (Convoy – Shuttle) missions from Deir Ez-Zour to different Syrian governorates and vice versa;
. Taking part in UN convoys (joint missions) when required;
. Maintain an up-to-date Log form/sheet of all conducted trips. The form should be filled with accurate and genuine information dates, times, odometers, and destinations;
. Keep a precise record of mileage and fuel consumption in addition to transportation related expenditures, vehicle service and repairs;
. Ensure day-to-day preventative check of the assigned AV; checking oil, water, battery, tires, etc; Perform minor repairs (when needed) and timely report for any other necessary repairs in order to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle in clean condition;
. Prematurely report the needed regular maintenance of the vehicle to the line supervisor; Immediately report any sudden technical issue, problem, or accident that may happen to the line supervisor;
. When involved in an accident, ensure that all organizational/UN and local/country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly and properly;
. Follow the rules of safe driving and comply with the safety/security standards defined by the UN system in Syria to ensure the safety of both vehicle and passengers in sensitive areas where FAO programmes are implemented;
. Collect and deliver mails, document, pouches, and other communication/items from and to the country office; go to the post, office, airport, government agencies, institutions, project sites, etc, to take and deliver items and communications; Keep records as required.
. When needed, assist FAO personnel in performing simple clerical duties;
. Perform other related duties as required.

Technical/Functional Skills:
. Basic skills in minor vehicle repair
. Ability to cope with extended working hours
. Willingness to travel occasionally also to remoter locations outside of duty station
. Safe and careful driving manner required along with an excellent knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations. As such, local residents in Deir ez-Zor whom are well familiar with the routes/areas/districts in the governorate are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

FAO Core Competencies:

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