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Driver, IFC LAC Office - Panama

 Description

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2024, IFC committed a record $56 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC is now seeking to recruit a Driver to be based in Panama City, Panama. The selected candidate will provide a full range of daily official transportation requirements including office support work and dropping/collecting parcels to/from clients and vendors. 
The selected candidate will report to the Office Administrator and is expected to work under the general direction of the Country Manager. The Driver will drive IFC official vehicles to transport the Country Manager, other office staff, mission members, visitors, delegates, documents, goods or supplies.

ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES:

•  Provide transportation for official business to the Country manager and other local and visiting IFC staff as needed in Panama and other cities as required.
•  Ensure staff follows Road Safety Guidelines as passengers and ensure safety of passengers and vehicle (lock vehicle doors, safe parking areas, identify safe routes, etc.)
•  Collect and deliver official documents to Government officials, IFC clients, Embassies, etc., as needed.
•  Update IFC’s logbook of vehicles use on a regular basis for proper recording of mileage.
•  Ensure periodic maintenance and repair needs of IFC’s vehicles are performed, and update maintenance records accordingly.
•  Perform daily vehicles’ security check up; ensure safe keeping of vehicles accessories (e.g. jack, first aid kit, spare tires, flashlight, etc.).
•  Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
•  Follow UN directives; be informed of daily security advisory provided by UNDSS and drive accordingly. 
•  Support Country Office administrative functions when driver services are not solicited including sorting and distributing incoming mail, photocopying, delivering urgent mail/messages, obtaining authorizations, and handling courier services. 
•  Assist and follow up on incoming shipments including customs clearances, as needed.

Selection Criteria

•  At least five years of experience as a driver, preferably with international organizations.
•  Excellent knowledge of Panama’s traffic rules and extremely road safety consciousness. 
•  Ability to work under pressure, flexible with working hours and prompt with timings.
•  Good communication skills and polite manners.
•  Committed team player, able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
•  Mature judgment.
•  Willingness to work overtime when needed.
•  Confidentiality and discretion.
•  Ability to safely drive passengers to their destination in all circumstances. 
•  Ability to identify shortest routes keeping current with daily traffic constraints (protests, road works, etc).
•  Positive, constructive attitude. 
•  Ability to make smart and timely decisions.
•  Collaborating with the team to maximize added value when not driving.
•  Responding to client requests in a timely manner.
•  Seeking opportunities to grow and further develop own capabilities.

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.

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