Driver

The Driver provides high-quality transport and administrative support to the World Bank Bolivia Country Office, ensuring safe and timely transport for the Country Manager and other authorized personnel. The role also includes vehicle maintenance, messenger duties, office facilities support, and general office security assistance.

Responsibilities

• Drive official vehicle safely for the transport of the Country Manager and other authorized personnel.
• Provide permanent transport support for the Country Manager's agenda ensuring timely execution.
• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of the assigned vehicle, including checking gasoline, oil, water, battery, brakes, signal lights, tires, and making minor repairs or arranging for repairs.
• Log trips, mileage, gasoline consumption, oil changes, greasing and other servicing; monitor servicing work.
• Ensure appropriate steps are taken in case of accidents or traffic incidents.
• Deliver all local office correspondence in the city by hand.
• Collect mail/documents from the mailbox at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Carry out office document handling including photocopying, binding, scanning and filing.
• Scan copies of delivered correspondence and send via email to the corresponding assistant.
• Support diplomatic pouch operations and prepare necessary documents under guidance.
• Ensure oxygen tanks are filled and accessible as required.
• Handle courier services as requested.
• Ensure office printers and photocopiers are stocked with paper and toner and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with planning and scheduling internal office move logistics and preparation activities.
• Help with internal office moves and post occupancy tasks.
• Assist Facilities coordinator with monitoring, acquiring and disposal of physical assets.
• Support disposal, maintenance and procurement of office vehicles.
• Provide support to annual asset inventory in the office.
• Perform simple on-the-spot facilities repairs as directed.
• Operate satellite phones as alternative communication means.
• Provide transport and other support to the Country Office Crisis Management Team during emergencies and security incidents.
• Support fire evacuation procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license (Category “C”).
• At least 10 years’ driving experience as a professional driver, good knowledge of roadways, main government offices, embassies, commercial establishments, etc.; defensive driving skills being an advantage.
• Driving experience and proved knowledge about transit regulations and traffic patterns in La Paz.
• Safe driving record and excellent references with regard to road safety practices.
• Prior experience of working with international agencies or diplomats is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills in Spanish.
• Knowledge of English would be an asset.
• Must have a clean driving license and no driving convictions.
• Some knowledge of auto mechanics.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft word/excel).
• Standard knowledge of office equipment (e.g. photocopies, scanners, fax).
• Willingness to work after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Willingness to provide transport and other support during emergencies and security challenges, at short notice.
• Flexibility/willingness to perform a variety of tasks and expand the scope of work and responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to work accurately and complete tasks according to specific instructions.
• Committed team player with demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment.

Skills

• Professional Driving Experience
• Defensive Driving
• Transit Regulations Knowledge
• Road Safety Practices
• Driving License Category A
• Automotive mechanics knowledge
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Office Equipment Operation
• Emergency Transport Support
• Transportation Coordination
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Messenger Duties
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Communication in Spanish
• Office Security

Languages

Spanish, English