Responsibilities: 

• Provide safe transportation to and from locations for project staff.
• Maintain vehicles including regular check-ups, cleanings, minor repair, and fuelling.
• Fill out and maintain an accurate vehicle log sheet and ensure timely submission of log-sheet and fuel consumption report to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with all Urja Nepal vehicle policy and local driving laws and regulations.
• Always keep & maintain all necessary vehicle documents in vehicle, like Blue Book with valid renewal, insurance document etc.  
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds/temperaments.
• The vehicle shall be cleaned daily without interruption in service. Always keep the vehicle clean and tidy.
• Receive a brief and tasking sheet for the day from the SPAO. Read daily logistic plan. The schedule is subject to change throughout the day, in which case driver will be directly notified by authorized project staff SPAO, Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) or Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).
• Report any maintenance issues & needs to SPAO or FOM or DCOP at the earliest possible time.
• Drive with care and within safe speed limits complying with current security regulations and protocol. Ensure the security and safety of the vehicle and always drive in a safe manner.
• Take the lunch break at a time directed by the SPAO, to allow for continued transport cover during the office hours.
• Ensure at least one communication device (mobile phone) is always in full operation during the hours of duty (note: project will provide a sim card for official phone expenses)
• Ensure unauthorized passengers are not allowed to travel in the project vehicle. 
• Ensure that all passengers, staff and others, always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is in motion.
• Make sure the adequate security checks (for protests/ demonstrations) are done before movements to any location.
• Ensure the fuel tank is not allowed to go below half tank mark. The driver is to contact the SPAO and FOM to organize refuelling of the vehicle. 
• Ensure to report to the SPAO before and after each task is completed.
• Report immediately to SPAO / DCOP and vendor if any mishaps, incidents occur.
• Perform office minor support tasks occasionally like assisting with loading/unloading, moving items,     admin help.
• Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents, and other items as assigned.
• Arrange for safe and secured parking for vehicle (when not parked on office premises).
• Ensure all vehicle equipment i.e., tools, first aid kits, and spare parts, etc. are safe and in usable condition. 

Qualifications:

• At least School Leaving Certificate or Secondary Education Examination (SEE) pass.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in driving a project vehicle, preferably for a USAID or other donor project. 
• A valid driver license and experienced driving 2W/4W vehicles. 
• Well knowledge of local traffic rules and regulations. 
• Flexibility to fit into often changing priorities.
• Ability to speak & write good Nepali & English. 
• Responsible, trustworthy and punctual
• Expected to work beyond work hours and/or on the weekends if required allowed flexibility on the other days.

Application Instructions:

Please ensure your resume DOES NOT INCLUDE personal information such as gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, or religion.  DCOP LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Source: Merojob

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