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Closes 22 Oct 2026 · 1 day EDT (UTC-4)
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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 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development . The World Bank is an international financial institution which provides financial and technical assistance to Governments to support economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries. The Papua New Guinea (PNG) World Bank office oversees the Solomon Islands (SI) and Vanuatu. In addition, the World Bank works together with Governments of nine Pacific Island countries (Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Palau, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, and Federated States of Micronesia). The World Bank opened an Office in Vanuatu after signing an Establishment Agreement with the Government of Vanuatu (2017). The Vanuatu office is headed by a Country Resident Representative overseeing Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, supported by Country Officers who assist in coordinating the implementation of the World Bank Group programs in Vanuatu. The licensed Driver is responsible for tasks related to the office vehicle, including but not limited to; drive its staff members and guests to meetings within the city area and other selected locations, deliver official mail/documents, messenger tasks and handle office errands relating to administrative transactions with local vendors, and perform additional tasks as needed during World Bank missions. S/he will report to the Country Resident Representative of the World Bank Group. VPU Context: EAP is a large and diverse region, ranging from Small Island States of the Pacific to the Philippines and China. Despite substantial economic growth and poverty reduction, the EAP region faces huge development challenges. Growth has been uneven across and within countries, institutions still need strengthening, and most countries are heavily affected by climate change. The Bank plays a significant role on global public goods, including climate resilient infrastructure, electricity access and renewable energy, rural and urban development, biodiversity, water pollution, and health. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap Unit Context: The World Bank opened an Office in Vanuatu after signing an Establishment Agreement with the Government of Vanuatu (2017). The Vanuatu office is headed by a Country Resident Representative overseeing Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, supported by Country Officers who assist in coordinating the implementation of the World Bank Group programs in Vanuatu. Duties and accountabilities:

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  • Provide safe, reliable, and professional transportation services for staff, visitors, and official missions, ensuring punctual pick-up and drop-off in accordance with approved schedules and itineraries.
  • Operate and maintain office vehicles in a safe and roadworthy condition, including conducting daily and weekly inspections, arranging preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting or addressing any defects or safety concerns.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle records, including mileage logs, trip details, fuel and oil consumption, maintenance records, and other required documentation.
  • Ensure full compliance with road safety regulations and Vanuatu legal requirements, including possessing a valid driver's license, adhering to traffic laws, maintaining vehicle registration and safety certifications, and practicing defensive driving techniques.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by wearing seatbelts, ensuring all passengers are properly secured, refraining from mobile phone use while driving except in emergencies, and being prepared to respond appropriately to emergencies.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to the Country Office, including document management, filing, photocopying, scanning, courier services, mail distribution, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with World Bank Group procedures.
  • Assist the Administrative and Client Support (ACS) team with the coordination of missions, workshops, meetings, and events, including venue arrangements, logistics coordination, participant tracking, preparation of materials, and support to visiting missions.
  • Support procurement and office administration activities, including obtaining quotations, tracking deliveries, maintaining inventories of office supplies, monitoring service requests, and following up with vendors and service providers as required.
  • Assist with the preparation of routine administrative documentation and media monitoring, newspaper and digital searches.
  • Support the effective functioning of the Country Office by liaising with government counterparts, service providers, landlords, airports, hotels, travel agencies, and other stakeholders on routine administrative and logistical matters.
  • Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness, personal presentation, professionalism, and customer service while interacting courteously and effectively with staff, visitors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders.
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