Heifer International Nepal

Non-US Job Description

1 August 2022

Job Title:                                              Driver- office Aide

Position Number:                            TBD
New or Refill:                                     New
Core position:                                    Yes   NoSalary Grade:                                     2

Division/Dept.:                                  Programs/Asia

Dept. #/Subproject WO:                 NP3165HINP00

Reports to:                                          Program Manager

Supervisor POSNO:                          222237

Supervisor RESNO/Name:            123186/Prakash KC

Supervision:                                       Employees  Yes   No | Volunteers   Yes   No

Location:                                         Nepal Country Office

Relocation Funds:                            Non-Negotiable

Travel Required:                               Maximum 80% Annually

Heifer International Nepal is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially-abled**.**

FUNCTION:

To serve as the Driver and provides reliable and safe driving services to the officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds in accordance with HPI objectives, policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILIIES AND DELIVERABLES**: (**including approximate percentage effort)

Responsibility: (List the key performance-based duties of the job and the estimated percentage of time the employee would dedicate to the responsibility.)

Accountable for Technical service (80%):

• Provide safe transportation for project staff, visitors and partners
  • Operate Heifer Nepal auto vehicles for official trips and comply with standard traffic rules and regulations and best practice driving
• Maintain cleanliness and good physical condition of vehicles
  • Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle
• Conduct a periodic check-up of vehicles for fluid (engine and gear oil, brake fluid, steering fluid, etc.) and electrical conditions
• Keep an up-to-date and daily vehicle logbook and maintenance book
• Ensure preparation of the vehicle maintenance logbook reports

Accountable for the office management of the country office (15%)

• Ensure and Coordinate to process the renewal of vehicle registrations and insurance coverage
• Ensure and maintain the completeness of legal documents
• Report promptly to the Supervisor and/or appropriate public officers in any case of theft or damage to vehicles by other parties
• Provide prompt emergency assistance if an accident occurs
• Keep and maintain tools, repair kits and safety devices for each vehicle
• Provide logistic support as required
• Assist in bank runs along with payment of phone, electricity and garbage bills
• Collection of mail, documents, and other items such as courier and official packages
• Assists office staff in filing, photocopying, and maintaining stores when required. Assists in the mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications and arranges to pay office telephone and other bills, as required.

Perform other job-related duties as requested (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Completion of Basic Level Examination-Grade 8, and high school education completed will be preferred, plus four years' experience in driving is required.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Previous experience of working in I/NGO preferred
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity
• Have an interest in animal agriculture/community development
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift heavy luggage, packages and objects, as well as be able to load and unload them from their vehicle
• Ability to work under high pressure and in fast pace
• Ability and willingness to work with a flexible schedule
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact
• Must have skills and knowledge in vehicle maintenance; ability to do simple general maintenance as required on the vehicle.
• Must be conversant with all traffic regulations and the Highway rules.
• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of local roads and routes.
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs and to gender equity

How to apply:

A Cover letter mentioning expected salary along with application form, latest curriculum-vitae, a recent passport size photograph, a copy of Nepali citizenship certificate should be submitted at the following address by 18 August 2022. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

Heifer International Nepal

Hattiban, Lalitpur-15

P.O. Box: 6043, Kathmandu

Email: hr.nepal@heifer.org