Driver job at World Bank

Local Term Appointment (Three Years)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
The World Bank’s Country Office in Uganda is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly organized professional to ser a Driver (level GA) based in Kampala, Uganda. The selected candidate will work as part of the administrative team in the country office. The successful candidate will work under the leadership of the Country Manager, with the day-to-day Coordination of the Finance Analyst.
The selected candidate will be responsible for provision of proper maintenance of the office vehicles, safe delivery of staff to their respective destinations and timely delivery and collection of office documents as directed. The position requires excellent knowledge of road safety and procedures, and relevant professional driving experience preferably with an international organization/development agency.

The Key duties and accountabilities include:
• Transport authorized personnel to/from airports, meetings/appointments, and other official duties, including business travel to/from locations throughout Uganda,
• Drive the assigned office vehicles, ensuring the safety of staff and/or authorized passengers, vehicle and other road users, 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.
• Perform minor routine repairs and be responsible for maintenance of the vehicle, including arranging for other vehicle repairs as per prevailing procedure.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always clean (interior and exterior, including safety belts) and assist or ensure that all passengers have fastened safety belts.
• 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.
• 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 Manager and/or supervisor.

Selection Criteria and Electronic Applications:
• The successful candidate should be a holder of a high school education certification or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience with an international organization/development agency, combined with excellent knowledge of road safety and familiarity with traffic rules and highway code.
• S/he should have demonstrated interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment. Knowledge of UN security system procedures and conversant with VHF Radio call will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of using general software applications eg, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Job application procedure

Candidates are requested to submit an online application through www.worldbank.org/jobs. Click on Current Openings > Search the Job No#: req29233 (in the Keyword or Req ID box). The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, race, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is September 20 2024.

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