Driver
Drive staff and visiting missions ensuring safety in transit
Overview
Drive staff and visiting missions ensuring safety in transit
You have:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years driving experience. Experience with an international organization is an added advantage.
- At least 25 years of age.
- Must have a clean type B or C driving license.
- Demonstrate a history of safe vehicle operation by providing records indicating no at-fault road traffic crashes within the past three years or, in the absence of such documentation, professional references.
- Receive clearance pursuant to WBG Procedure “Drivers’ Medical Clearance”.
- Fluent in English and Bulgarian.
- First aid certificate would be an asset.
Contract
This is a World Bank Group grade: GA contract. More about World Bank Group grade: GA contracts.
Driver
Description
Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
Visit www.worldbank.org for more information.
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region and ECCEU context:
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region comprises 30 extremely diverse countries, with a population of nearly 500 million people. Although ten of our clients have joined the EU and seven of these have graduated, most continue to remain active recipients of knowledge and/or lending services. ECA has a strong lending pipeline as well as a large and growing portfolio of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS). Knowledge is critical to the Bank’s value proposition to client countries in the ECA region in both lending and advisory services.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to:
- Drive the Country Office staff and visiting missions to/from official functions ensuring safety of passengers while in transit. Ensure that the steps required by the World Bank regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident. - Deliver and collect mail, documents, and other items, as required. - Be responsible for the proper daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle, perform minor repairs and arrange regular maintenance service, ensure that the vehicle is kept clean. - Maintain logbook for the assigned vehicle by recording mileage, trips, purchases of gasoline/oil and promptly reporting to the supervisor any problems or defects noticed in operating the assigned vehicle. - Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
Visit www.worldbank.org for more information.
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region and ECCEU context:
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region comprises 30 extremely diverse countries, with a population of nearly 500 million people. Although ten of our clients have joined the EU and seven of these have graduated, most continue to remain active recipients of knowledge and/or lending services. ECA has a strong lending pipeline as well as a large and growing portfolio of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS). Knowledge is critical to the Bank’s value proposition to client countries in the ECA region in both lending and advisory services.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to:
Selection Criteria
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years driving experience. Experience with an international organization is an added advantage.
• Age: at least 25 years of age.
• License: must have a clean type B or C driving license. Excellent navigational skills.
• Safety: prior to hiring or assignment, demonstrate a history of safe vehicle operation by providing private or public driving records indicating no at-fault road traffic crashes within the past three years or, in the absence of such documentation, professional references.
• Medical clearance: receive clearance pursuant to WBG Procedure “Drivers’ Medical Clearance”.
• Language Requirements: English and Bulgarian.
• First aid certificate would be an asset.
Required Competencies
• Excellent driving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of country driving rules and regulations.
• Good communication skills, commitment to teamwork and respect for others.
• Proactive and flexible problem-solver.
• General working knowledge in email correspondence and web-based applications, including navigation tools.
• Recognize situations that require urgent attention and take appropriate action.
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your most challenging driving experience and how you handled it? | This question assesses your ability to deal with challenging situations on the road. | Detail a specific experience, focusing on your decision-making and safety measures. |
| How do you prioritize safety while driving? | This question evaluates your commitment to safety protocols and procedures. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you went out of your way to assist someone during a drive. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take in vehicle maintenance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where you encounter an unsafe road condition while driving? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |