World Bank: Senior Driver – Kyiv

Description

The World Bank Group 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 World Bank Country Office in Kyiv supports the preparation and implementation of the World Bank’s program in Ukraine and provides operational, administrative, security, and logistical support to staff, visiting missions, and official visitors. Given the demanding operating environment, the Country Office requires a highly reliable and service-oriented Driver who can provide safe transportation and related logistical support in accordance with World Bank policies, Ukrainian law, and applicable security protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally drive World Bank staff, consultants, and official visitors to meetings, airports, railway stations, official events, field locations, and other authorized destinations.

• Plan routes and travel times in advance, taking account of traffic, road conditions, security restrictions, curfews, air-raid alerts, checkpoints, and other operational considerations, and adjust routes promptly when required.

• Operate assigned vehicles, including armored vehicles where appropriately trained and certified, in full compliance with Ukrainian traffic laws, World Bank rules, and instructions issued by the Country Office security team.

• Ensure the safety, comfort, and professional treatment of passengers, including assisting with luggage, documents, and arrival/departure logistics as appropriate.

• Conduct required daily vehicle inspections, including checks of fuel, oil, coolant, battery, brakes, tires, lights, emergency equipment, communications equipment, and overall cleanliness and roadworthiness.

• Ensure that assigned vehicles are serviced in accordance with manufacturer and World Bank requirements; arrange routine maintenance and repairs; identify and promptly report defects or safety concerns; and perform minor vehicle-related tasks within the limits of the incumbent’s training and authorization.

• Maintain complete and accurate vehicle records, including trip logs, mileage, fuel and oil purchases, maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other required documentation.

• Ensure that vehicle registration, insurance, permits, emergency supplies, and all other required documents and equipment are valid, complete, and available in the vehicle.

• Follow required procedures in the event of an accident, breakdown, medical emergency, security incident, or other disruption, including immediate notification of the supervisor and relevant security and administrative focal points.

• Deliver and collect official mail, documents, pouches, supplies, and other authorized items, maintaining appropriate chain of custody and confidentiality.

• Support official missions, workshops, conferences, and high-level visits, including airport and railway station pick-ups and drop-offs and other transport coordination as assigned.

• Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality concerning passengers, routes, official conversations, documents, schedules, and other information encountered in the course of duty.

• Provide courteous, responsive, and service-oriented support and maintain professional conduct and appearance at all times.

• Perform other related transportation, administrative, or logistical duties assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the level and purpose of the position.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries).
External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

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

Security, safety and medical requirements

• Compliance with all World Bank security policies, movement restrictions, travel advisories, and instructions issued by the Country Office security team.

• Successful completion and periodic renewal of all mandatory security, first-aid, defensive-driving, armored-vehicle, and other role-specific training required by the World Bank.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination and any periodic medical and eyesight examinations required by World Bank policy or Ukrainian law.

• Immediate disclosure and reporting of any condition, incident, license restriction, or other circumstance that may affect the safe performance of driving duties.

Core competencies and expected behavior

• Safety first: consistently anticipates risks and applies safe-driving and security procedures.

• Client orientation: provides courteous, responsive, and dependable service to staff and visitors.

• Teamwork: works cooperatively with administrative, security, and operational colleagues and supports changing office priorities.

• Judgment and accountability: follows established procedures, maintains accurate records, and promptly escalates issues.

• Integrity and confidentiality: handles official information and interactions with discretion and professionalism.

• Adaptability: remains effective under pressure and responds constructively to changing schedules, routes, and operating conditions.

Performance standards

• Safe driving performance and full compliance with applicable laws, World Bank rules, and security instructions.

• Consistent punctuality, reliability, and readiness for assigned trips.

• Proper care, cleanliness, roadworthiness, and documentation of assigned vehicles.

• Accurate and timely completion of logbooks, fuel, maintenance, and incident records.

• Professional conduct, discretion, and positive service feedback from passengers and colleagues.

• Timely reporting and appropriate handling of vehicle, safety, security, and operational issues.

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.