Driver, Mexico Country Office

Driver, Mexico Country Office

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works 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.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC is seeking to recruit an experienced Driver to be based in Mexico City, Mexico. The selected candidate will provide a full range of daily official transportation requirements as well as general office support. 
 
The selected candidate will report to IFC’s Regional Director for Mexico, Central America, and the Dominican Republic, and use the official IFC vehicle to transport the IFC Regional Director, Industry Regional Directors based in IFC Mexico Office, other office staff, mission members, delegates, and visitors. The Driver will also be responsible for delivering documents, goods or supplies and coordinating with client offices and Government Ministries for delivering and collecting official documents. 

Duties and Accountabilities  

•  Provide transportation for official business for the Regional Director and other local and visiting IFC staff as needed in Mexico City and within Mexico as required. 
•  Ensure staff follows Road Safety Guidelines as passengers and ensure safety of passengers and vehicle (lock vehicle doors, safe parking areas, identify safe routes, etc.) 
•  Collect and deliver official documents to Government officials, IFC clients, Embassies, etc., as needed. 
•  Responsible to update IFC vehicles log-book of vehicles use on a regular basis for proper recording of mileage. 
•  Ensure periodic maintenance and repair needs of IFC’s vehicles are performed; responsible for update of maintenance record is kept accordingly. 
•  Perform daily vehicle security check up; ensure safe keeping of vehicles accessories (e.g. jack, first aid kit, spare tires, flashlight, etc.) and general cleanliness measures regularly. 
•  Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident. 
•  Follow UN directives; be informed of daily security advisory provided by UNDSS and drive accordingly. 
•  Support Country Office administrative functions when driver services are not needed including sorting and distributing incoming mail and faxes, photocopying, delivering urgent mail/messages, obtaining authorizations, shredding/disposing documents, handling courier services, filing documents and other office related functions as needed. 
•  Assist and follow up of incoming shipments including customs clearances, as needed. 
•  Provide any other relevant support to Country Office, as needed. 

Selection Criteria

Note: Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants who are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.

•  High school diploma with at least five years of experience as a driver, preferably with international organizations. 
•  Have excellent knowledge of Mexico’s traffic rules and be extremely road safety conscious. 
•  Basic or intermediate proficient in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
•  Be able to work under pressure, flexible with working hours and always punctual. 
•  Have good communication skills and polite manners. 
•  Be a committed team player able to work in a multi-cultural environment. 
•  Have mature judgment, strong integrity and sound ethical values. 
•  Be willing to work overtime when needed. 
•  Be able to maintain confidentiality and discretion. 

Competencies:

•  Ability to safely transport passengers to and from their destinations.
•  Ability to identify the most efficient routes while staying informed about daily traffic conditions, roadworks, protests, and other disruptions.
•  Demonstrates a positive and constructive attitude.
•  Makes sound and timely decisions.
•  Collaborates effectively with the team to add value during non-driving periods.
•  Responds promptly to internal and external client requests.
•  Proactively seeks opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.

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

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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