Job Description

E T Temporary

Job #: req38576 Organization: World Bank Sector: General Services Grade: ET1 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: N'Djamena,Chad Required Language(s): French, English Preferred Language(s): French, English Closing Date: 10/9/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank 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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.

Background

The World Bank office is currently searching for a ET Driver to provide an effective and efficient day to day logistics transport function for the Office in N’djamena, Chad. S/he will work as part of the office carpool and will drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel usually within N’djamena, Chad but also in the surrounding regions and countries. S/he will be responsible for the delivery and collection of mail. S/he will report to the World Bank Group Country Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Drive the World Bank staff to meetings and business sites.
• Operating World Bank office vehicle (including Armored 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.
• Able to prevent accidents with high consideration of other road users and be able to demonstrate professional maneuvers.
• Follow all steps required by the World Bank Road Safety Policy in case of travel and accident
• Ensure passengers’ safety and capable of handling emergency situations.
• Ensure that the vehicle should be fitted with seat belts, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, spare tire(s), jack, wheel spanner, tow rope, jump leads, a set of necessary fan belts and tool kit.
• Ensure that the vehicle should always be in a road worthy condition – making sure that the vehicle is 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.
• Strict adherence to the World Bank’s Road Safety Policies and procedures as well as the country’s National Highway Code.
• Help with ad hoc administrative tasks at the request of office staff.

Selection Criteria

• The candidate will possess a valid driving license and capable of Defensive Driving, l certificate.
• The candidate should have a positive attitude, be diligent, flexible, dressed presentably, and take the initiative to help office staff and guests.
• Must have completed a Senior Secondary School Education or equivalent, computer literate and should be able to communicate effectively in French & English (verbal and written).
• The successful candidate must have 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 be conversant with the Road Security Code.
• 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 conversation with VHF Radio call will be an added advantage.
• Ability to pass World Bank security clearance & medical test.
• Good geographical knowledge of Chad and other countries in the sub region.
• Willingness to drive throughout Chad and neighboring countries.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to team-oriented work.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results..

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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