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Background / General description

The World Bank, the leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is seeking to hire a seasoned and highly energized professional to work as Driver in the Sierra Leone Country Office based in Freetown. The Driver reports to the Country Manager and is an essential member of the fast-paced and busy Country Office.

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:

• 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 Freetown. 

• Maintaining the vehicle road logbook at all times. 

• 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 at all times. 

• Using the vehicle for official use only. 

• Any other administrative and logistical duties as may be assigned.

Selection Criteria

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

• At least 5 years 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 inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment and able to produce high quality work under pressure.