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Driver at World Bank Group Application Deadline: May, 27/2024 Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile?

Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges.

The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries.

As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges.

Visit Background / General Description The World Bank, Ethiopia 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 an Admin Assistant.

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.

Duties and Accountabilities 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 at all times.

Maintaining a checklist of spares, jacks, and toolboxes, 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 an 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 Desirable Qualifications (Education, experience and competencies): High School Diploma or Equivalent At least 5 years of driving experience, defensive driving skills being an advantage.

Possess a valid driving 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 interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment and able to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment.

All others will be offered a 2-year term appointment.

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.