DRIVER
DEADLINE: 22/09/2024
Contract
The World Bank’s Country Office in Uganda is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly organized professional to serve 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.
Local Term Appointment (Three Years)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
The selected candidate will be responsible for the 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, vehicles, 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 a First Aid kit and that he/she is trained in providing first aid. Check the 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 a 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 in using general software applications eg, Word, Excel, Outlook, and 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).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: High School
About The World Bank
Industry: NGO
Location: Kampala, Uganda
The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.