Driver at World Bank Group

Job description

Background / General Description

The Driver(s) will work as part of the Country Office carpool, and will drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, usually within Nairobi but also to other locations within Kenya (and at times neighboring countries); and the delivery and collection of mail, documents, pouches, and other errands.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

Duties And Accountabilities

To perform according to expectations, the incumbents would be expected to:

• Transport authorized personnel to/from airports, meetings/appointments, and other official duties, including business travel to/from locations throughout Kenya in line with the stipulated procedures and guidelines.
• Drive the assigned office vehicles, ensuring the safety of staff and/or authorized passengers, vehicle and other road users and for the transport of authorized personnel. Ensure that all passengers have fastened safety belts and adhere to the organization’s road transport safety policy.
• Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and meet any other transportation requirements.
• Meet official personnel, including mission staff at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc., whilst ensuring that the receipts for related expenses are maintained in file.
• Perform minor routine repairs, and be responsible for maintenance and cleanliness (interior and exterior, including safety belts) of the vehicle, including arranging for other vehicle repairs as per prevailing procedure.
• Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with First Aid kit and that he/she is trained in providing first aid. Check expiry date for consumables in the kit and seek replacement as appropriate.
• Log official trips as per the World Bank’s policies, including daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, etc.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s documentation is always current, including display of current insurance cover at all times.
• Observe the host country’s traffic rules and regulations.
• Always check and adhere to security information from the supervisor or the environment for safe drive within and outside the cities.
• Maintain confidentiality of any passenger’s discussions or phone conversations.
• Report accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Perform any other task assigned by the Country Director and/or supervisor.

Selection Criteria

Among other criteria, the successful candidate should be holding:

• Valid Driver’s License and capable of Defensive Driving; and a minimum of a high school diploma
• Thorough knowledge of driving rules and regulations and be conversant with the Road Security Code.
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional driving experience with a safe driving record.
• Proficient to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance. Vocational training in auto maintenance and repair would be a plus.
• Knowledge of UN system security procedures will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Nairobi roads and environs, as well as the road network in Kenya in general.
• Ability to pass World Bank security clearance, medical test, UN DSS basic and advanced security clearance examinations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team-oriented work.
• Willingness to drive throughout Kenya and neighboring countries.