Driver

The Driver will be responsible for the maintenance of office vehicles, safe transportation of staff to destinations, and timely delivery and collection of office documents. The role requires planning transport services, liaising with garages for vehicle maintenance, and ensuring vehicles are clean and properly documented.

Responsibilities

• Effectively understand and carry out rules and instructions.
• Plan and provide transport services for official activities in line with stipulated transport request procedures, including field trips for staff and mission teams.
• Liaise with appointed garages for the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
• Maintain a record of each World Bank vehicle including maintenance dates, insurances, plate number, and fuel consumption.
• Maintain mileage recording for all World Bank vehicles and ensure each trip is registered accordingly.
• Organize transport for high level staff/VIP staff on mission in Kenya.
• Ensure the vehicle is always clean.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed from time to time.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent diploma or comparable experience, proficient English skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of general software applications e.g., Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint.
• A minimum of 5 years driving experience with an international organization/development agency.
• Must have good geographical knowledge of the cities assigned.
• Must be in possession of a clean and valid driving license.
• Must be a competent driver with previous experience with an international agency or company.
• Must provide a fit to drive medical clearance from a licensed local practitioner.
• Drivers must be medically fit for driving with acceptable vision as per statutory laws and have no permanent disability which can affect driving.
• Must be healthy and free from all communicable diseases.
• Must be sufficiently trained, including first aid skills, fuel efficient driving techniques, defensive driving techniques, and knowledgeable in handling emergency devices such as fire suppression.
• Must have a no-fault record for a road accident within the previous three (3) years.
• Ability to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information.
• Familiarity with Nairobi roads and environs, as well as the road network in Kenya in general.
• Must be familiar with traffic rules and highway code.
• Good decision-making skills, demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness and effective time management skills.
• Committed team player with demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Technology and systems knowledge - ability to work with basic Microsoft office software applications and routine database management systems.
• Project and task management - attention to details, ability to organize own work and complete assigned tasks within agreed timeline.
• Basic understanding of World Bank policies and procedures and ability to apply them in routine situations.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to learn.
• Exhibits positive and professional client service attitude; able to understand clients' needs and complete them professionally.
• Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results.
• Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.

Skills

• Driving Experience
• Valid driving license
• Geographical knowledge
• First Aid Skills
• Defensive Driving
• Fuel Efficient Driving
• Fire Suppression Handling
• Traffic regulations knowledge
• Road Safety Compliance
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Lotus Notes
• Power Point
• Basic Database Management
• Time Management
• Project Task Management
• Client Services
• Vehicle Maintenance Coordination
• Document delivery
• Medical Fitness for Driving

Languages

English