Driver

Driver Job #: req33307 Organization: World Bank Sector: General Services Grade: GA Term Duration: 2 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Cotonou,Benin Required Language(s): French Preferred Language(s): English Closing Date: 6/12/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It 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. Visit www.worldbank.org

The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions and fifteen Global Practices and five Global Themes to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.

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 Benin Country Office (AWMBJ) based in Cotonou, Benin. 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 Cotonou.

· 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.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

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.