Drivers at World Bank

Duties and Accountabilities

The World Bank, Nigeria Country Office, requires the services of a highly organized and energized professional, capable of operating effectively and discreetly in a very demanding, fast-paced and culturally diverse environment, to work as a driver. 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 messenger services in the office.

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 Addis Ababa. 
• Maintaining the vehicle road logbook always. 
• 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 always. 
• Using the vehicle for official use only. 
• Any other administrative and logistical duties as may be assigned. 

This position has 2 openings.

Selection Criteria

Desirable Qualifications (Education, experience, and competencies): 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• At least 5 years driving experience, defensive driving skills being an advantage.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent knowledge of road safety
• Good communication skills. 
• 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.