Driver Job #: req33507 Organization: World Bank Sector: Administration/Office Support Grade: GA Term Duration:ย 2 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Niamey,Niger Required Language(s): French Preferred Language(s): English Closing Date: 7/1/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
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, www.worldbank.org
Backgroundย
The World Bank, a leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is seeking to hire a seasoned and energized professional to work as Driver in the Niger Country Office (AWMNE) based in Niamey, Niger.
The Driver reports to the Country Manager and is an essential member of the fast-paced and busy Country Office, which offers a highly intercultural and international work environment.ย
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 messengerial services in the office.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Driver will be responsible for the following duties:
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โข Driving Country Office and Visiting Missions staff to meetings, field trips, and airport pick up and drop off.ย
โข Delivering mail and other documents in and around Niamey.ย
โข Maintaining the vehicle road logbook.ย
โข Maintaining a checklist of spares, jack, and toolbox, ensuring care and accountability.ย
โข Ensuring that the keys are returned to the safe at the end of the day.ย
โข Advising the supervisor of anything unusual on the vehicle, be it mechanical or otherwise.ย
โข Keeping track of service, insurance, and registration dates and alerting the supervisor well in advance.ย
โข Ensuring that in case of accident, the accident is reported to the police and the supervisor.ย
โข Ensuring cleanliness of the vehicle.ย
โข Using the vehicle for official use only.ย
โข Any other administrative and logistical duties as may be assigned.ย
Selection Criteria
โข High School Diploma or Equivalentย
โข At least 5 years professional driving experience
โข Defensive driving skillsย
โข A valid driving License
โข Excellent knowledge of road safety
โข Good communication skills.
โข Comfortable with using computers and basic IT applicationsย ย
โข Knowledge of the country security procedures and UN security procedures would be an advantage
โข Experience working in a development, diplomatic or government context would be an advantage
โข Basic knowledge of English would be an advantage
โข Ability to work long hours and weekends
โข Experience with driving an armored vehicle would be an advantage
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.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
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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