Driver for World Bank country office in Yaounde, Cameroon

Please apply at the following links:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers

https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/34061?c=worldbankgroup&sq=req34061

Deadline for applications: 8/27/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC.

Organization: World Bank
Sector: Other
Recruitment Type:Local Recruitment
Department/Division: WB Off.: Yaounde, CM/GA/CG/CF/GQ (AWCC1)
Grade: GA
Location: Yaounde,Cameroon
Term Duration: 2 years 0 months
Hire Type: Non-Managerial
Required Language(s): English, French
Closing Date: 8/27/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. 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. Visit www.worldbank.org.

The World Bank office is currently searching for a Driver to provide an effective and efficient day to day logistics transport function for the Office in Yaoundé, Cameroon. S/he will work as part of the office carpool and will drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel usually within Yaoundé, Cameroon but also in the surrounding regions and countries. S/he will be responsible for the delivery and collection of mail. S/he will report to the Operations Manager.

Roles and responsibilities:
The Incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to:

Drive the World Bank staff to meetings and business sites.
Operating World Bank office vehicle (including Armored Vehicle) in a responsible and secure manner.
Maintain the vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition daily.
Ensure that the vehicle insurance, registration and general service schedule is up to date.
Keep an updated vehicle logbook including service and fuel dates; ensure staff sign the logbook.
Fuel the office vehicle in accordance with the World Bank Group fueling procedures.
Carry out basic vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Able to prevent accidents with high consideration of other road users and be able to demonstrate professional maneuvers.
Follow all steps required by the World Bank Road Safety Policy in case of travel and accident
Ensure passengers’ safety and capable of handling emergency situations.
Ensure that the vehicle should be fitted with seat belts, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, spare tire(s), jack, wheel spanner, tow rope, jump leads, a set of necessary fan belts and tool kit.
Ensure that the vehicle should always be in a road worthy condition – making sure that the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire(s).
Daily inspection of vehicle for tire pressure, engine oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant, fuel level, battery water level and any other requirement.
Strict adherence to the World Bank’s Road Safety Policies and procedures as well as the country’s National Highway Code.
Help with ad hoc administrative tasks at the request of office staff.
Selection Criteria

The candidate will possess a valid driving license and capable of Defensive Driving, l certificate.
The candidate should have a positive attitude, be diligent, flexible, dressed presentably, and take the initiative to help office staff and guests.
Must have completed a Senior Secondary School Education or equivalent, computer literate and should be able to communicate effectively in French & English (verbal and written).
The successful candidate must have at least five (05) years of professional driving experience in a multi-cultural environment with a safe driving record.
Thorough knowledge of driving rules and regulations and be conversant with the Road Security Code.
Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance. Vocational training in auto maintenance and repair would be a plus.
Knowledge of UN system security procedures and conversation with VHF Radio call will be an added advantage.
Ability to pass World Bank security clearance & medical test.
Good geographical knowledge of Cameroon and other countries in the sub region
Willingness to drive throughout Cameroon and neighboring countries.
Ability to work long hours and weekends
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to team-oriented work.
WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful 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.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular or Open-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.