Driver

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group (WBG) 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org. 

The Western and Central Africa Region Context:

The West and Central Africa Region serves twenty-two countries across diverse income groups, of which nineteen are active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal), with a portfolio of about 330 projects and total commitments of approximately $42 billion. Three countries (São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, and Togo) also benefit from the Region’s non-lending services, including technical assistance and advisory work, often on a reimbursable basis. The mission of the Region is to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, strengthen resilience to climate and conflict-related shocks, reduce poverty, and enhance governance and institutional capacity. The Region emphasizes a collaborative and supportive work environment grounded in the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, and client orientation, with a strong commitment to professional excellence and diversity. The West and Central Africa Region is organized into multiple Country Management Units (CMUs), supported by the Office of the Chief Economist and the Development Effectiveness Unit, ensuring strategic alignment and impact across the subregion.  https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa

Country and Unit Context:

The Cabo Verde Joint Office Representation brings together the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) under a unified country presence, ensuring coordinated engagement with the Government of Cabo Verde, development partners, and the private sector. The Joint Office operates as an integrated platform to deliver the World Bank Group’s full range of financial, advisory, and risk mitigation services, supporting the country’s development priorities in areas such as sustainable tourism, renewable energy, human capital development, and climate resilience. The Office reports directly to the Country Management Unity for the West Africa Region (AFW) in Dakar, Senegal, enabling strategic alignment with regional priorities and facilitating knowledge sharing across the subregion. By combining the strengths of IBRD/IDA lending, IFC’s private sector investment expertise, and MIGA’s political risk insurance, the Cabo Verde Joint Office enhances the World Bank Group’s ability to foster inclusive growth, strengthen resilience, and expand economic opportunities in the country.

The World Bank in Cabo Verde: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/caboverde

The World Bank, a leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is looking for a highly organized and motivated Driver to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support to the World Bank Cabo Verde Country Office. The ideal candidate can operate effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment. They will report to the Resident Representative. 

Duties & Responsibility:

• Drive teams to Meeting venues and Field trips under high professional attitudes.
• Use tact and professionalism to deliver the Office daily assignments in very good and required conditions, according to World Bank procedures. Use of Road Security and Safety driving requirements to get the staff aboard Bank vehicles feel safe and secured.
• Stay alert and anticipate actions during Senior Management Visits in Cabo Verde. In case of flight delays, get necessary information from the airport desk and adopt related attitude to wait for the plane schedule or coordinate with the Administration Unit on any further step to go.
• Maintain assigned vehicle clean in good condition, recorded mileage and gasoline consumption.
• Anticipate in any mechanical actions on the assigned official vehicle to prevent any disruption due to unnecessary breakdowns. From the engine to the pneumatic conditions. For instance, daily inspection of the air level in the wheels, oiling for breaks, water level, etc. In sum, assure that every single part of the car is in perfect condition for being operated.
• Collect and disseminate all correspondences to Government and other Stakeholders daily, as well as registration of vehicles for plate numbers and ensure close follow up and get appropriate documents back on due course.
• Follow up tax exemptions at the Ministry of Finance, and tax exemptions of VAT.
• At the Ministries and Embassies, use tack and diplomacy to deal with difficult cases, with close liaison with the Administration, until everything is settled on a timely basis, to help the Office meet all relevant deadlines.
• Any fiduciary tasks the Admin Unit may assign to him.

Selection Criteria

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’.

• A level of high school diploma
• An experience of at least 5 years driving with knowledge of auto mechanics.
• A good geographical knowledge of Cabo Verde. Familiarity with other countries in the Senegal Country Management Unit (Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and The Gambia) and the sub region will be an asset.
• A valid document for driving in the sub-region, a driver's license for 4x4 and minibuses, a recent certificate of fitness proving that you are fit to drive.
• A training certificate from the Red Cross on first aid would be an asset.
• A certificate of training in auto mechanics and any other patent technical training in electronics, electricity would be an asset.
• An experience working in an international institution would be an advantage.
• Language Requirements: English and Portuguese (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of computers - MS Office is desirable

Note: All applications (both CV and Cover Letter) are to be presented in English only, applications received in any other language will not be considered.

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.