Tractor Operator/ Driver at Food and Agriculture Organization

Technical Focus




• Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment, agricultural mechanization, field logistics and transportation management, equipment safety, and operational record-keeping to support efficient agricultural field operations and successful project implementation.



Tasks and responsibilities




• Operate tractors and related agricultural machinery for FAO field operations, like land preparation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities


• Execute agricultural mechanization activities in support of FAO projects and field demonstrations


• Ensure optimal performance of tractor operations across different terrain types, soil conditions, and crop systems


• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of assigned tractor and implements to ensure safe working conditions


• Report equipment defects, damages, or mechanical issues promptly to supervisors


• Ensure assigned tractor and implements are always clean, serviced, and maintained according to manufacturer specifications


• Provide transportation and assist in loading, securing, and transporting agricultural inputs, equipment, and materials


• Support field missions by ensuring reliable transportation and equipment availability, and on a need basis


• Drive FAO vehicles when assigned


• Maintain accurate daily operation logs, including hours worked, fuel consumption, and activities performed


• Collect and submit invoices, receipts, and service records to Nairobi office as required


• Prepare monthly reports on equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational challenges


• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols during tractor and equipment operation


• Implement emergency procedures and safety protocols in case of accidents or security incidents


• Support project implementation activities as assigned and perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor


• Drive and operate FAO tractor in line with Kenya Traffic Acts Cap 403 and UN MOSS requirement


• Report any repairs/damages and service requests on time


• Maintain tractor Log for tractor assigned


• Sending monthly reports by 5th of every month


• Perform any other related duties



CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING




• Minimum Requirements


• Secondary School Certificate


• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive work as a tractor operator


• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Kiswahili; knowledge of Turkana is an added advantage.


• National of Kenya



Technical/Functional Skills




• Holder of National Transport and Safety Authority Driving Licence category Class B, C, G (Industrial Construction and Agricultural Plants and Equipment)


• Extent and relevance of experience in Tractor management


• Extent and relevance of experience in tractor trailer management


• Familiarity and relevance experience working in field Operations