Driver/Clerk

Contract

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Driver/Clerk

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. . About the World Bank Group:

Regional Context

The WDG serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large rapidly growing sophisticated middle-income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most LCR countries, with nearly a quarter of the Region's people living in poverty. The last Bank's strategy for LCR focused on three pillars: (a) supporting the foundations for inclusive growth; (b) investing in human capital and protecting the poor; and (c) building resilience. In the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic, this strategy will need to be adjusted to better support the countries deal with a health crisis without precedents and an economic crisis not seen since modern statistical records started in 1900. Yet, the basic elements of the strategy: accelerating growth (following a projected GDP contraction in 2020 of 7.2%), investing in human capital, including in health (in the most affected region by COVID19), and building resilience appear fully relevant.

CMU and Country Office Context

LC2 is the CMU responsible for overseeing the World Bank's program in Central America, including country strategy formulation and implementation, policy dialogue, portfolio management and country relations. The CMU Management Team consists of the Director, three Program Leaders and the Country Operations Manager, who will be based in Panama; a Country Manager based in El Salvador, who is also the country manager for Costa Rica; and Resident Representatives based in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The CMU works with a diverse set of clients: two IDA countries (Honduras and Nicaragua), two lower middle income (El Salvador and Guatemala), and two upper middle-income counties (Costa Rica and Panama). Central America has the economy with the fastest growth rate in Latin America (Panama) and one with the biggest growth challenges (El Salvador); countries where poverty tops 25 percent (Honduras), and countries that are close to the 3 percent poverty objective for the Bank twin goals (Panama); countries that have managed to transform its economy entering in high value-added sectors (Costa Rica), and countries where the structural transformation of the economy needs to happen (Nicaragua). Central America has been significantly affected by the COVID pandemic both on the health and the economics front (GDP is projected to contract on average by 4.3% in the Central American countries) and this will have a significant impact on poverty. On top of this, macroeconomic and governance challenges were already an issue in most of the countries before the pandemic.

The El Salvador office is seeking an energetic and proactive team member for the position of Driver who possesses adaptability and flexibility in providing support to the Country Team and in taking on special assignments as the need arises.

Roles & Responsibility:

- Plan daily routes in accordance with Road Safety regulations and provide transportation services for official business to the Country manager and other local and visiting staff within San Salvador and other cities as required, during and after working hours. Follow UN directives; keep informed of daily security advisory provided by UNDSS and drive accordingly.

- Ensure staff follow Road Safety Guidelines as passengers, ensure safety of passengers and vehicle (lock vehicle doors, safe parking areas, identify safe routes, etc), observe El Salvador traffic rules and regulations, and ensure that all immediate actions required by law and as per security protocols are taken in case of an accident.

- Perform daily vehicle security checks; ensure availability of vehicle accessories (e.g., jack, spare tires, flashlight, etc.); make sure that the radio and satellite phone are functional and that vehicles are equipped with First Aid kits (he/she should be properly trained in providing first aid, check expiry date for consumables in the kit and seek replacement as appropriate.)

- Timely coordinate periodic maintenance, after sales service, and repair needs with the authorized provider, as well as vehicle documents renewals. Promptly report to supervisor any problems or defects noticed whilst operating the vehicle.

- Responsible for updating vehicle logbooks on a regular basis for proper recording of mileage, trips, maintenance and repairs, gasoline consumption, and keep other records as required.

- Collect and deliver correspondence and packages to Government officials, clients, Embassies, etc, as needed.

- Support Country Office basic administrative functions when driver services are not solicited including, but not limited to: sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, photocopying, scanning, delivering urgent mail/messages, obtaining authorizations, answering calls, handling courier services, and filing documents.

- Support RM team with the office physical asset inventory, perform minor office maintenance activities, and ensure storage room is well-organized and in adequate conditions.

- Assist and follow-up of incoming shipments including customs clearances, and other paperwork required to comply with formalities with Government offices such as External Affairs, Transport Vice ministry, etc.

- Other non-driving ad-hoc duties as directed by CM or EA.

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. . About the World Bank Group:

Regional Context

The WDG serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large rapidly growing sophisticated middle-income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most LCR countries, with nearly a quarter of the Region's people living in poverty. The last Bank's strategy for LCR focused on three pillars: (a) supporting the foundations for inclusive growth; (b) investing in human capital and protecting the poor; and (c) building resilience. In the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic, this strategy will need to be adjusted to better support the countries deal with a health crisis without precedents and an economic crisis not seen since modern statistical records started in 1900. Yet, the basic elements of the strategy: accelerating growth (following a projected GDP contraction in 2020 of 7.2%), investing in human capital, including in health (in the most affected region by COVID19), and building resilience appear fully relevant.

CMU and Country Office Context

LC2 is the CMU responsible for overseeing the World Bank's program in Central America, including country strategy formulation and implementation, policy dialogue, portfolio management and country relations. The CMU Management Team consists of the Director, three Program Leaders and the Country Operations Manager, who will be based in Panama; a Country Manager based in El Salvador, who is also the country manager for Costa Rica; and Resident Representatives based in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The CMU works with a diverse set of clients: two IDA countries (Honduras and Nicaragua), two lower middle income (El Salvador and Guatemala), and two upper middle-income counties (Costa Rica and Panama). Central America has the economy with the fastest growth rate in Latin America (Panama) and one with the biggest growth challenges (El Salvador); countries where poverty tops 25 percent (Honduras), and countries that are close to the 3 percent poverty objective for the Bank twin goals (Panama); countries that have managed to transform its economy entering in high value-added sectors (Costa Rica), and countries where the structural transformation of the economy needs to happen (Nicaragua). Central America has been significantly affected by the COVID pandemic both on the health and the economics front (GDP is projected to contract on average by 4.3% in the Central American countries) and this will have a significant impact on poverty. On top of this, macroeconomic and governance challenges were already an issue in most of the countries before the pandemic.

The El Salvador office is seeking an energetic and proactive team member for the position of Driver who possesses adaptability and flexibility in providing support to the Country Team and in taking on special assignments as the need arises.

Roles & Responsibility:

- Plan daily routes in accordance with Road Safety regulations and provide transportation services for official business to the Country manager and other local and visiting staff within San Salvador and other cities as required, during and after working hours. Follow UN directives; keep informed of daily security advisory provided by UNDSS and drive accordingly.

- Ensure staff follow Road Safety Guidelines as passengers, ensure safety of passengers and vehicle (lock vehicle doors, safe parking areas, identify safe routes, etc), observe El Salvador traffic rules and regulations, and ensure that all immediate actions required by law and as per security protocols are taken in case of an accident.

- Perform daily vehicle security checks; ensure availability of vehicle accessories (e.g., jack, spare tires, flashlight, etc.); make sure that the radio and satellite phone are functional and that vehicles are equipped with First Aid kits (he/she should be properly trained in providing first aid, check expiry date for consumables in the kit and seek replacement as appropriate.)

- Timely coordinate periodic maintenance, after sales service, and repair needs with the authorized provider, as well as vehicle documents renewals. Promptly report to supervisor any problems or defects noticed whilst operating the vehicle.

- Responsible for updating vehicle logbooks on a regular basis for proper recording of mileage, trips, maintenance and repairs, gasoline consumption, and keep other records as required.

- Collect and deliver correspondence and packages to Government officials, clients, Embassies, etc, as needed.

- Support Country Office basic administrative functions when driver services are not solicited including, but not limited to: sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, photocopying, scanning, delivering urgent mail/messages, obtaining authorizations, answering calls, handling courier services, and filing documents.

- Support RM team with the office physical asset inventory, perform minor office maintenance activities, and ensure storage room is well-organized and in adequate conditions.

- Assist and follow-up of incoming shipments including customs clearances, and other paperwork required to comply with formalities with Government offices such as External Affairs, Transport Vice ministry, etc.

- Other non-driving ad-hoc duties as directed by CM or EA.

Selection Criteria

* High school diploma.

* At least five years of experience as a driver preferably with international organizations. Valid driver’s license, good driving record references, and excellent knowledge of El Salvador’s traffic rules.

* Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance. Defensive driving skills, armored vehicle driving experience, vocational training in auto maintenance and repair, and first aid trained would be a plus.

* Basic knowledge and ability to conduct routine clerical work using office equipment, word processing, internet search engines, and electronic messaging.

* Positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff at all levels in a multi-cultural team environment.

* Takes ownership, holds accountability, proactive, resourceful, and demonstrates ability and willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments, new processes, and support needs.

* Committed team player able to work under pressure, flexible with working hours, prompt with timings, responsible, mature judgment, and with a strong client focus.

* Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.

* Ability to pass World Bank security clearance, medical test, UNDSS basic and advanced security clearance examinations.

* Basic ability to read, write, and speak English, would be a plus.

* High school diploma.

* At least five years of experience as a driver preferably with international organizations. Valid driver’s license, good driving record references, and excellent knowledge of El Salvador’s traffic rules.

* Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance. Defensive driving skills, armored vehicle driving experience, vocational training in auto maintenance and repair, and first aid trained would be a plus.

* Basic knowledge and ability to conduct routine clerical work using office equipment, word processing, internet search engines, and electronic messaging.

* Positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff at all levels in a multi-cultural team environment.

* Takes ownership, holds accountability, proactive, resourceful, and demonstrates ability and willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments, new processes, and support needs.

* Committed team player able to work under pressure, flexible with working hours, prompt with timings, responsible, mature judgment, and with a strong client focus.

* Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.

* Ability to pass World Bank security clearance, medical test, UNDSS basic and advanced security clearance examinations.

* Basic ability to read, write, and speak English, would be a plus.

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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