Driver

Driver

Corus International incorporating, Lutheran World Relief in Nepal is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for an anticipated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food For Progress project in Nepal. The project is designed to address food security through improvements in the aquaculture value chain by incorporating climate smart technologies, improving end market linkages and incomes for farmers, increasing access to finance for farmers to expand trade of agricultural products, and strengthening the public and private sector

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Officer, the Driver will provide driving services considering safety and security protocols. Drive vehicle defensively considering passenger safety. S/he will be responsible for maintenance the vehicle provisioned for the project through periodically checking of condition and carrying out maintenance. role will be to operate vehicles and transport cargo and/or passengers. S/he must have a safe driving record, be able and willing to follow all state and national driving laws, rules, and regulations. The driver will follow prearranged routes to destinations or use maps and GPS to navigate routes. S/he will maintain vehicle upkeep and cleanliness.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles as directed, and perform basic maintenance procedures to ensure the longest working life possible for these vital capital equipment
• Keep track of maintenance record of vehicle (s) to ensure that service schedules are adhered to and to remind the employer in advance when vehicle service is due
• Provide advance notice to drive project vehicle in the filed for LWR
• Deliver parcels, letters and other relevant items to office and businesses as appropriate and while on safari when directed
• Drive long distance with or without LWR Staff when required and adhere with the rules and regulations
• Ensure necessary steps are taken as required by rules and regulations in case of involvement in an accident
• Ensure that the vehicle is always clean and in good order and all the documentation e.g. Insurance & Road license are up to date
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times
• Ensure the vehicle is kept secure at all times
• Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc
• Take account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, and mileage at end of each month.

Education & Experience

• Must have at least SLC level of education
• Must have at least four wheelers Driver’s valid license from Transportation Office
• Should have at least 3 years’ experience with good driving record with no major accidents in the past 3 years
• Experience in NGO setting is will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Nepali language and basic understanding of English is required

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular attendance of at least 5 days/week. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required
• This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases