The main goal of FAO country offices is to assist governments in developing policies, programs, and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, develop the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors, and use environmental and natural resources sustainably. For the period 2022-2026, the FAO Office in Zimbabwe supports government efforts through the Country Programme Framework (CPF) based on three pillars: (i) Promotion of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems, (ii) Building resilience to climate change, agricultural threats, and crises, and (iii) Sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Assist in the delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items, as instructed. -Drive FAO vehicles and staff on authorized office and field trips following laid-down procedures. -Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, ensuring it is clean, in good running condition, regularly serviced, and properly maintained. -Take responsibility for the security of the vehicle. -Ensure that all necessary tools and equipment are in the vehicle at all times, operational, and properly safeguarded. -Maintain a vehicle log book for recording trips, daily mileage, fuel issued, etc. -Meet authorized personnel at the airport and assist them through immigration and customs formalities. -Report any accidents to relevant state and FAO authorities as necessary. -Serve as a duty driver when required. -Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
-Secondary education with five ordinary level passes. -Holder of a clean class 2 driver’s license and a valid defensive driver’s license. -At least 2 years of professional driving experience. -Working Knowledge (level C) of English. -National of Zimbabwe.
