Driver

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project “Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management,” is seeking to recruit a Driver to support project activities in Pakistan. This 12-month, extendable position involves driving official vehicles for both local and outstation missions, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and providing logistical support to the project team. The role is based in Pakistan and reports to the Travel & Logistics Associate, working closely with the project field team under the supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan. The position emphasizes safe driving, vehicle upkeep, and assisting with local errands to facilitate smooth project operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Drive assigned official vehicles within the duty station and on outstation missions safely and efficiently.
- Maintain daily cleanliness of official vehicles and conduct routine checks to monitor vehicle condition.
- Keep accurate vehicle logbooks documenting usage and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with the fleet supervisor regarding vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure timely servicing and repairs.
- Ensure safe parking of vehicles both at the office and during field missions.
- Assist with loading and unloading of official materials during fieldwork and missions.
- Support local duties such as bank errands and delivery of letters and materials to other offices.
- Adhere to all guidelines related to driver responsibilities and vehicle maintenance protocols.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum education level: Middle school.
- Valid driving license for four-wheel vehicles in Pakistan.
- At least five years of driving experience with an international NGO or a reputable organization.
- Working knowledge of English and Urdu; familiarity with regional languages is an advantage.
- Pakistani national or resident with a valid work permit.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Skills
- Familiarity with routine and alternate routes within the program’s operational areas and major cities.
- Proficiency in using navigation tools such as Google Maps for travel to unfamiliar locations.
- Knowledge of safety equipment and first aid kits in vehicles.

FAO is committed to workforce diversity and encourages applications from qualified female candidates, nationals of under-represented groups, and persons with disabilities. The organization upholds the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, with a strict zero-tolerance policy for misconduct including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and appointments are subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. Only applications submitted through the official FAO recruitment portal will be considered, and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date and ensure their educational qualifications are recognized by the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Personal data provided during the application process may be shared within FAO and with authorized service providers for recruitment-related purposes, with candidate consent.

FAO is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender, geographical, and linguistic diversity to best serve its member countries. The organization also integrates environmental sustainability into its strategic objectives and operations. This is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online by completing their profiles accurately, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills, along with a letter of motivation. For further assistance, candidates can access FAO’s client support services through the official help portal.