Location: Nepal Country Office, Lalitpur, Nepal
Job Level: TBD
Relocation Funds: Non Negotiable
Travel Required: Minimum 90% annually
FUNCTION
To serve as the driver of the HPI Nepal Program in accordance with HPI objectives, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:
1. Accountable for Technical service (80%)
i) Provide safe transportation for project staff, visitors and partners
ii) Operate Heifer Nepal auto vehicles for official trips and comply with standard traffic rules and regulations and best practice driving
iii) Maintain cleanliness and good physical condition of vehicles
iv) Conduct a periodic check-up of vehicles for fluid (engine and gear oil, brake fluid, steering fluid, etc.) and electrical conditions
v) Keep an up-to-date vehicle log book and maintenance book
2. Accountable for the office management of the country office (20%)
i) Coordinate to process the renewal of vehicle registrations and insurance coverage.
ii) Ensure and maintain the completeness of legal documents
iii) Report promptly to the Administrative Manager and/or appropriate public officers in any case of theft or damage to vehicles by other parties
iv) Provide prompt emergency assistance if an accident occurs
v) Keep and maintain tools, repair kits and safety devices for each vehicle
vi) Provide logistic support as required
vii) Perform other job-related duties as requested
Minimum Requirements:
A high school education, plus three years' experience in driving is required. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements. Most
Critical Proficiencies:
a) Must have valid driving license
b) Excellent mechanical skills for vehicle maintenance
c) Experience in long distance driving
d) Good in spoken and written Nepali Language
e) Good communication skills
Essential Job Functions and Physical
a) Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner
b) Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity
c) Have an interest in animal agriculture/community development
d) Understand the importance of traditional customs of the various ethnic groups and be familiar with their lifestyle
e) Ability and willingness to work with a flexible schedule
f) Willingness and ability to travel extensively
g) Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
h) Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs and to gender equity
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are requested to send the below documents to hr.nepal@heifer.org