Driver

Driver

Description

At the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/ibrd

Regional Context

The World Bank Group serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large, fast-growing middle-income countries to IDA countries, small Caribbean states, and one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of around $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most countries of the region, and nearly a quarter of the population lives in poverty. The Bank’s strategy in LCR focuses on five pillars:

•  Stimulating growth and improving competitiveness

•  Reducing poverty and inequality

•  Ensuring governments and institutions work for the people

•  Providing a platform to address global issues (climate change, gender, trade, disease, migration)

•  Reducing risk, whether from extreme weather events, climate change, crime and violence, or other threats

Country Unit and Position Context

The WBG’s priorities in Chile are:

•  Supporting the Chilean government in its complex reform agenda

•  Increasing access to inclusive and quality services

•  Supporting Chile’s climate-resilient and decarbonized development

Duties and Responsibilities

Driver Duties:

•  Drive the office vehicle for authorized personnel transport, mail delivery, and pick up of documents and other items

•  Operate the vehicle with attention to schedules, traffic, safety, and optimal routes to minimize travel time; ensure compliance with local laws and safety regulations in case of accidents

•  Receive official staff at the airport and assist with immigration and customs procedures as needed

•  Greet passengers at designated locations; assist with boarding and unloading; handle luggage and packages

•  Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the assigned vehicle; check fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, lights, tires, etc.; carry out minor repairs and coordinate service visits

•  Take appropriate action in case of accidents or traffic incidents

•  Log trips, mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, and other services; coordinate with the Executive Assistant for service appointments and supervise work performed

Administrative, Messenger, and Facilities Duties:

Under the supervision of the Executive Assistant:

•  Plan and schedule internal office moves

•  Assist departments with move preparations

•  Support tracking, acquisition, and disposal of office assets (equipment, vehicles, furniture)

•  Assist with the annual inventory of office assets

•  Perform minor on-site repairs

•  Make small purchases and urgent pickups from local vendors

•  Deliver packages and documents between the office and other institutions

•  Manage office documents including photocopying, binding, scanning, and occasional filing

•  Support diplomatic pouch operations: prepare and receive shipments as requested

•  Perform other tasks as needed.

Selection Criteria

Attention: 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.

•  Secondary education or equivalent.

•  Professional driver’s license (Class A).

•  At least 10 years of professional driving experience; good knowledge of roads, government offices, embassies, commercial establishments; defensive driving skills preferred.

•  Safe driving record and strong references for road safety practices.

•  Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics in handling internal and external information.

•  Strong organizational, administrative, and customer service skills; ability to perform routine and/or repetitive tasks.

•  Basic knowledge of at least one computer application (e.g., word processing, email).

•  Technical skills and experience in minor facility repairs.

•  Understanding of basic record-keeping systems.

•  Familiarity with standard office equipment (e.g., computers, copiers).

•  Previous experience with international or diplomatic organizations highly desirable.

•  Good communication skills in Spanish; English proficiency is a plus.

•  Computer skills or aptitude are a plus.

•  Availability to work outside regular hours and on weekends, and to support during emergencies or crises on short notice.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.