Driver Job #: req34363 Organization: World Bank Sector: Administration/Office Support Grade: GA Term Duration:ย 2 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Cairo,Egypt Required Language(s): English; Arabic Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 10/1/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Attention: Only applicants who are nationals, legal residents, or otherwise have legal presence in the duty station independent of any employer, and who are authorized to work in the duty station, will be considered.
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 โ the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).ย 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.ย ย
VPU Context:ย
The Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Region serves 22 countries across different income groups, of which 14 are active/potentially active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Afghanistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Tunisia, and Yemen), with a total of 251 projects and over US$51 bn in total commitment. The mission of the region is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/en/region/mena.
Unit Context:
MNC03 is the country department managing the Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti country programs. The WBG is a major development partner for all three countries. A rich program of knowledge and analytical work underpins our engagement in all three countries. In Egypt, the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) was approved by the Bank Board in March 2023. The CPF puts the people of Egypt at the center of the strategy in pursuit of three high-level outcomes (HLOs): (1) more and better private sector jobs; (2) enhanced human capital outcomes; and (3) improved resilience to shocks. For more information on Egypt, please visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/egypt.
Duties and Accountabilities
โข Transport Bank staff to desired destinations. Drive office vehicle(s) as requested, with due regard to time schedules, apply knowledge of driving regulations, safety requirements, traffic and conditions, and preferable routes to minimize travel time.
โข Ensure that the highest security standards are applied by passengers as per the Bank Road Safety guidelines and that local regulations are adhered to.ย
โข Perform the routine maintenance and cleaning of the assigned vehicle, check gasoline, oil, water, battery, brakes, signal lights, tires, etc.; conduct minor repairs and maintenance.ย
โข Take suitable precautions for the security of the vehicle and its contents when left unattended.
โข Maintain records of trips time and duration, mileage, gasoline consumption, oil changes, and servicing.ย
โข Deliver the vehicle to the designated vehicle maintenance location and ensure maintenance execution as requested.
โข Make minor purchases, collection, and delivery of required goods from local suppliers as needed for the office.ย
โข Undertake other assigned tasks requested by or through the Senior Operations Officer and/ or the Senior Office Administrator.
Selection Criteria
โข Minimum of High School degree (Bachelorโs degree preferred).
โข At least six years of driving experience; of which at least two years must be in an international / multinational or Development organizations.ย
โข Basic English is essential.
โข Valid Driverโs License and good driving record.
โข Defensive driving skills training will be an advantage.
โข Technically sound in basic maintenance of the vehicle.
โข Good knowledge of roadways and traffic regulations; and proficiency in using navigation applications for efficient route planning.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ 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.
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