Drivers

Swisscontact, established in 1959 in Switzerland, is a leading partner organisation for the implementation of international development projects. The organisation promotes inclusive economic, social, and ecological development to make an effective contribution towards sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies. It strengthens the competencies of people, improving their employability, increases the competitiveness of enterprises, growing their business, and fosters social and economic systems, promoting inclusive development.

Swisscontact, registered as an International Non-Governmental Organisation in Nepal, has been operating since 1991 and is currently implementing six development programmes across all seven provinces of Nepal.

About Sahaj – Nepal Agricultural Market Development Programme (NAMDP) Phase II
The Nepal Agricultural Market Development Programme (NAMDP), Phase II (December 2020 to November 2024), also known as Sahaj, operates under a bilateral agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Government of Switzerland. Sahaj is a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) project, implemented by a consortium of  Swisscontact (as the lead agency) and the Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED). The programme focuses on the Koshi Province. Sahaj follows a market systems approach, which includes facilitation between market actors, as well as financial and technical support for improved access to services and innovation of agri-business in Koshi Province. Public-private partnerships between municipalities and private sector actors, as well as an enabling policy framework for services and innovation in the Koshi Province’s agricultural market system are central elements of Sahaj. The promotion of Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) as well as Federal State Building (FSD) are transversal themes. The Sahaj portfolio will increase demand for smallholders’ produce, including them in value-added supply chains, and building resilience in rural communities through higher employment and income.

For the remaining period of Sahaj’s Phase II, Swisscontact is looking for an experienced and committed driver.

Driver

Required Number: 1
Location (Place of work): Swisscontact Office, Biratnagar, Koshi Province

Driver

Required Number: 1
Location (Place of work): Swisscontact Office, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

Duration: November 2024 with possibility of extension

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Driver will be responsible for the following major tasks:

• Driving the Swisscontact office vehicle safely during office hours in the duty station and during field visits outside the duty station.
• Responsible for the information of overall timely maintenance, repair, and cleaning of the vehicle as and when needed.
• Proper maintenance of the logbook for all travels, mileage, fuel consumption, and refills, and timely submission of the logbook at least once a week to the Administration department for internal control.
• Keeping a valid driver’s license and other documents at all times while driving the project vehicle.
• Reporting all damages and accidents promptly to supervisors in accordance with organizational vehicle policies.
• Maintaining an organized travel schedule and supporting logistic arrangements.
• Making sure the vehicle registration, insurance, and all other documents are always placed in a safe and secure place in the vehicle.
• Making sure the vehicle is always filled up with emergency fuel to avoid any fuel shortage crises.
• Supporting in day-to-day office operations in close coordination with the Admin and Finance staff as required.
• Making ensure the vehicle safety and security measures including that the vehicle is not driven during strikes and bandhas without prior permission from the Supervisor/Team Leader and parked properly inside the office premises.
• Complying with the Finance & Operations Manual and other relevant requirements of Swisscontact and SDC.
• Consistently upholding organizational values and policies, promoting a culture of accountability, demonstrating ethical conduct in all interactions, and ensuring integrity, transparency, and equity in the administration of organizational resources.

Key Competencies

• At least School Leaving Certificate and equivalent.
•  Valid driving license of 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler.
• Excellent eyesight and driving fitness.
• Minimum 3 years driving experience in a similar office environment, ideally with INGOs/ multilateral organisations.
• Able to read and write in English as well as understand and communicate in English.
• Must be able to multitask and take responsibilities independently.
• Must have basic know-how of vehicle maintenance and apply all safety precautions.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of all relevant safety precautions
• Familiar with roads and routes of the country especially of Koshi Province and Kathmandu valley.
• Experience in driving in the remote hills, terai and rough terrain of Nepal.
• Prefer to have basic knowledge of computer skills.

Application Procedures:
Please submit an online job application form clicking link below.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b9ba72f3b31d4039bf368308ccfe5211
Deadline: Latest by 11:59 PM Nepali time on April 26, 2024.

Swisscontact Nepal shall not entertain any phone inquiries or other such solicitations for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Swisscontact Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

Swisscontact Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities).

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