World Bank seeks to recruit a driver – Ethiopia
| Job # : | req649 |
| Organization : | World Bank |
| Sector : | Administration/Office Support |
| Grade : | GA |
| Recruitment Type : | Local Recruitment |
| Location : | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Required Language(s) : | English |
| Closing Date : | 10/15/2018 |
Description
The World Bank, a leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is currently searching for a Driver to provide an effective and efficient day to day logistics transport function for the Office in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. /he is expected to operate and maintain bank vehicles with a focus on safety; performing daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary; fueling the vehicles; ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported; documenting customer usage; preparing trip reports; providing safety briefing to staff/passengers; and providing other services as requested by the supervisor.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Provide transport service to the Country Team ;
- Diligently provide transport service to staff and visiting missions, both within city and regions ;
- Log Official trips as per World Bank’s polices, including daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, service etc ;
- Ensuring safety of the passengers ;
- While driving the assigned office vehicle; ensure the safety of authorized staff and vehicle ;
- Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with first aid kit and check expiry date for replacement ;
- Ensure that the safety belt is clean and assist all passengers to have fastened belts ;
- Ensure that VHF radio is working before any field trip ;
- Keep track of maintenance of the assigned vehicle ;
- Responsible for day-today maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check the technical condition of the vehicle and make the necessary changes of oil, water, battery, brakes and tires etc ;
- Perform minor, routine repairs and ensure the cleanness of the vehicle ;
- Client/Team Relations ;
- Build and maintain good working relationships between all staff and the Transport team ;
- Encourage and promote team spirit within the Transport team group ;
- Provide timely and reliable information and maintain good communication among the team ;
- Provide additional administrative support tasks when assigned or required ;
- Handle airport customs clearances and visa, ID etc. from MOFA ;
- Handle settlement of utility bills ;
- Do procurements of office supplies ;
- Handle mail deliver to different government and non-government offices.
Selection Criteria
- Client Orientation – Exhibits positive and professional client service attitude; is able to understand clients’ needs and complete them professionally ;
- Drive for Results – Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so ;
- 12th Grade plus Diploma in Auto Mechanics Driving Certificate 3rd grade /public transport and 4/2 years driving experience ;
- Defensive driving skills being an advantage ;
- Ability to speak and write English fluently ;
- Computer literate for e-mail communication, travel creation and travel expense reporting ;
- Ability to interact in the Local Language is desirable ;
- Prior experience of working with international agencies is also an advantage ;
- Willingness to work after hours, on weekends, under crisis or emergencies, and on short notice.
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.