Driver at the World Bank

The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. To ensure that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge, the World Bank Group is constantly seeking to improve the way it works. Key priorities include delivering measurable results, promoting openness and transparency in development, and improving access to development information and data.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Selection #: 1253148
Location: Abuja

Background & General 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 Abuja, Nigeria.

Roles & Responsibility
The Incumbent's duties include but are not limited to:

• Transport authorized personnel to/from airports, meetings, appointments, and other official duties,
• Transport authorized personnel on business travel to/from locations throughout Nigeria and surrounding countries
• Ensure the delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities Ensure day-to-day maintenance of vehicles, checking oil, water battery brakes, tires, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs.
• Follow all steps required by the World Bank Road Safety Policies in case of travel and accident.
• Log all trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, lubrication's, etc.
• Strict adherence to the World Bank’s Road Safety Policies and procedures as well as Nigeria National High Way Code.
• Any other duties as maybe required for the mission of the World Bank
• Committed team player with demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment and able to produce high quality work under pressure.

Selection criteria & Competencies

• Secondary School Education Diploma or Equivalent with at least 5 years driving experience, defensive driving skills being an advantage
• Possess a valid driving License
• Excellent knowledge of road safety
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of one or two local languages and UN security procedures would be an advantage.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends
• Committed team player with demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment and able to produce high quality work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: When the page above opens, candidates are requested to click on "Business Opportunities" and click on Selection # "1253148" to apply.