Driver
Provide driving and messengerial services in the Country Office
Overview
Provide driving and messengerial services in the Country Office
You have:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 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: Thorough knowledge of English and any other local languages.
- Knowledge of the 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.
Contract
This is a World Bank Group grade: GA contract. More about World Bank Group grade: GA contracts.
Driver
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
The driver provides driving services to management, operations, and administrative staff in the Country Office, consultants, experts and staff on mission. The Driver also provides messengerial services in the office.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Driver will be responsible for the following duties:
- Driving Country Office and Visiting Missions staff to meetings, field trips, and airport pick up and drop off.
- Delivering mail and other documents in and around Monrovia. - Maintaining the vehicle road logbook at all times. - Maintaining a checklist of spares, jack, and toolbox, ensuring care and accountability. - Ensuring that the keys are returned to the safe at the end of the day. - Advising the supervisor of anything unusual on the vehicle, be it mechanical or otherwise. - Keeping track of service, insurance, and registration dates and alerting the supervisor well in advance. - Ensuring that in case of accident, the accident is reported to the police and the supervisor. - Ensuring cleanliness of the vehicle at all times. - Using the vehicle for official use only. - Any other administrative and logistical duties as may be assigned.
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
The driver provides driving services to management, operations, and administrative staff in the Country Office, consultants, experts and staff on mission. The Driver also provides messengerial services in the office.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Driver will be responsible for the following duties:
Selection Criteria
- High School Diploma or Equivalent - 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: Thorough knowledge of English and any other local languages. - Knowledge of the 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.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to handle a challenging driving situation? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure. | Share a specific example of a challenging experience and explain how you resolved it. |
| How do you ensure the safety and maintenance of the vehicle you drive? | This question evaluates your responsibility and knowledge of vehicle maintenance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to stay updated with road regulations and safety procedures? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage your time effectively when driving staff to multiple appointments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've contributed to teamwork in a previous role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |