Posted on :
7 Sep, 2022
7 Sep, 2022
The Regional Office for Africa (RAF) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with offices and divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities. RAF also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAF develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
Job Description
Job Title: Driver
The position is located at RAF, Accra, Ghana.
Main Purpose
The Driver is responsible for driving staff of the Regional Office for Africa, other FAO offices and programmes in the Country. He/she ensures the safety, technical soundness and comfort of the vehicle(s) assigned.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative for Africa and the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Officer, RAF.
Working Relationships
In his/her function as Driver for the Regional Office for Africa, the incumbent is in regular contact with staff from all levels of the country office, with national and international visitors, with (high ranking) officials from the Government and other (UN) Agencies, with project managers, consultants and other personnel from within and outside the Organization. He/she is often the first point of contact for people from outside the country office. He/she interacts on a day-to-day basis with personnel and officials from local offices and service providers.
Key Functions/Results
Impact Of Work
The incumbent’s work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work unit’s programme.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Education: Secondary school education. Possession of valid driver’s license.
Experience: Two years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
Languages: Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English.
Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit, and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. “Commuting distance” means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.
Competencies
Technical Skills
Desirable Qualifications And Skills
Call For Expressions Of Interest – Vacancy Announcement
Job Posting
29/Aug/2022
Closure Date
12/Sep/2022, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit
RAF
Job Type
Staff position
Type of Requisition
General Service
Grade Level
G-2
Primary Location
Ghana-Accra
Duration
Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number
0123331
CCOG Code
2206d
Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.