Driver

The Driver provides professional driving services to support the smooth running of the World Bank Country Office operations in Kinshasa, DRC. Responsibilities include safe driving of World Bank vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive the World Bank staff to meetings and business sites.
• Operate World Bank office vehicle in a responsible and secure manner.
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition daily.
• Ensure that the vehicle insurance, registration and general service schedule is up to date.
• Keep an updated vehicle logbook including service and fuel dates; ensure staff sign the logbook.
• Fuel the office vehicle in accordance with the World Bank Group fueling procedures.
• Carry out basic vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Prevent accidents with high consideration of other road users and demonstrate professional maneuvers.
• Ensure passengers’ safety and handle emergency situations.
• Help with ad hoc administrative tasks at the request of office staff.
• Ensure the vehicle is fitted with seat belts, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, spare tyre(s), jack, wheel spanner, tow rope, jump leads, a set of necessary fan belts and tool kit.
• Ensure the vehicle is always in a road worthy condition and equipped with a spare tire(s).
• Daily inspection of vehicle for tire pressure, engine oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant, fuel level, battery water level and any other requirement.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driving license and be capable of Defensive Driving.
• Must have completed a Senior Secondary School Education or equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• Able to communicate effectively in French (verbal and written).
• At least five (05) years of professional driving experience in a multi-cultural environment with a safe driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of driving rules and regulations and conversant with the Road Security Code.
• Basic knowledge of working English is an added advantage.
• Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Vocational training in auto maintenance and repair would be a plus.
• Knowledge of UN system security procedures and conversant with VHF Radio call is an added advantage.
• Ability to pass World Bank security clearance, medical test, UNDSS basic and advanced security clearance examinations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to team-oriented work.
• Willingness to drive throughout DRC and neighboring countries.

Skills

• Valid driving license
• Defensive Driving
• Professional Driving Experience
• Driving Rules Knowledge
• Road Security Code
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Computer Literacy
• French Communication
• VHF Radio Communication
• UN Security Procedures
• Security clearance compliance
• Medical Test Compliance
• Driving in Multi-cultural Environment
• Driving in DRC and Neighboring Countries

Languages

English, French