World Bank seeks to recruit a driver – Harare, Zimbabwe

Description

Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2017, the WBG committed $59 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $19 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org

Under the guidance and supervision of the Country Manager, the driver provides driving services to the operations and program staff in the Country Office, consultants, experts and staff on mission. The position is for a temporary driver who will work on call per business need.

The Driver/Messenger will be responsible for :

• 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 Harare ;
• Maintaining the vehicle road logbook at all times ;
• Maintaining a checklist of spares, jack, toolbox ensuring care and accountability ;
• Ensuring that the keys are retuned 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.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum ‘3’ level qualifications ;
• Must possess valid Class 4 driver’s license and a valid defensive driving certificate ;
• At least 5 years experience of driving ;
• Police Clearance issued within the last 6 months ;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills ;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures ;
• Personal commitment and high level of integrity ;
• Undertaking ad hoc duties as delegated such as filling the generator with diesel, replacing blown bulbs, and replenishing paper in photocopiers ;
• Languages: Thorough knowledge of English and any other local languages.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.  Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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