Drivers

NOTE:

Before submitting your job application, please read carefully all instructions and requirements that are provided in this job advertisement.

The application form and CV template to be used to apply for this position are provided at the end of this job advertisement. Applications and CVs that are done in any other formats or that are submitted through other channels, will not be considered in the recruitment.

The application period is open until 23.59 NPT on Friday the 31st of October 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

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Duty Station: Project Support Unit (PSU), Birendranagar, Surkhet (to be defined Cluster-Level duty station)

Recruitment: National, Preference to candidates from or based in Surkhet and project working area in Karnali and Sudurpaschiim provinces, no relocation or living allowances provided

Accountable to: Chief Technical Adviser/Chief Administrative and Finance Officer (CAFO)/Cluster TA Adviser

Reporting to: Store and Fleet Manager (SFM)/CAFO/Accounts Monitoring Officer (AMO) (for Cluster base vehicle)

Background

The Local Adaptation to Climate Change (LACC) Project supports land use planning and management, integrated water and forest resources management, environmental conservation, climate changeadaptation, and disaster risk reduction in Sudurpashchim and Karnali provinces.

LACC Project is searching for several drivers, who play an important role in ensuring safe and timely transportation. They also support administrative and logistical functions at the PSU and cluster office and contribute to overall operational efficiency of the project. Driver is a long-term position responsible for maintaining the vehicle always in good condition and following the Finnish vehicle rules and regulations with care, while obtaining excellent driving skills. Drivers also ensure day-to-day filling of logbook and systematic checking and repairing of the vehicle before starting confidently to drive.

Academic Qualification: Minimum Secondary level education (SEE) passed

Languages: Good speaking and writing skills in Nepali and English, to be able to ensure effective vehicle    management (knowledge of filling up logbook and DSA claims)

Experience and Skills:

·       Minimum five years’ experience in light vehicle driving, preferably including experience in the donor-funded projects

·       Excellent remote road location knowledge in Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces

·       Proven experience in off-road conditions (in 4WD driving)

·       Good knowledge of logistics support

·       Working experience with bilateral projects, (I)NGOs or international organizations is an added advantage

·       Good IT skills is an added advantage

·       Having higher academic qualifications is an added advantage

·       Knowledge of use of smart phones and its applications is an added advantage

Key responsibilities:

·       Fully responsible of the assigned Project vehicle.

·       Punctual in time and her/his duty.

·       Arrange fuel, lubricants, distilled water etc in time for the vehicle.

·       Do WALTER check before and after each trip: WALTER (W-water, oil and fuel, A-first Aid kit, L-logbook and manuals, T-temperature/heat, E-electric item, battery, light and fuses, R-rope & rubber-tyres)

·       Responsible for all tools, equipment, and spare parts of the vehicle that is assigned to him/her.

·       Check regularly all the parts of the vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.

·       Closely and timely follow up of the problems of the vehicle and timely management of minor repair and maintenance of the vehicle.

·       Keep the assigned vehicle in neat, clean, safe, and good condition at all times.

·       Correctly complete and update the mileage logbook of vehicle movement, fuel receipt, and arrange signature from the vehicle user.

·       Observe safety traffic rules and undertake all driving assignments.

·       Report with logbook and vehicle order form for private trips and out of destination trips. Prior approval is needed in this case.

·       Respect and obey the order of Senior Officers and maintain good relationship with all the Project Staff.

·       Assist in official administrative and logistic support during the leisure time.

·       When making goods and documents deliveries to the recipient, check the condition of the goods delivered with the recipient and return the duly completed and signed documents to the admin/logistician.

·       Follow the rules of Finnish vehicle guidelines and respect Basic Operating Guidelines (BOGs) at all the time.

·       Responsible for reporting to SFM/Supervisor/CAFO/CTA for any kind of misuse of Project vehicles and any kinds of accidents, damages, events etc.

·       Fill up “Personal Responsibility Form” of other passengers as per pre-approval of SFM/CAFO/CTA. 

·       Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor and Management to achieve goals and objectives of the Project and relevant to his/her competency.

Special Instructions:

·       Strictly prohibited to drink alcohol or use any narcotic substances. Any violation will result in immediate suspension of the contract. 

·       The driver must not, under any circumstances, use the mobile phone while driving.

·       Before setting off, inform all passengers that their seatbelts must be fastened, both in the front and back seats of the vehicle.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications for this position must be submitted either as a hard copy to LACC Project PSU address in Birendranagar, Surkhet OR by using the Google Form application link that is provided below in this section. Applications submitted through other formats or channels will not be considered. Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application per position.

Applicants have to use specific CV template provided here on the website in the Drivers job advertisement. CVs in any other formats will not be considered. Additionally, copies of certificates and experience letters (including driver’s license) should be attached and submitted together with the CV in the application.

For applications submitted as hard copy:

Fill carefully the CV template with your correct information. Deliver the printed CV and copies of your certificates to the following LACC Project address:

LOCAL ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE (LACC) PROJECT

Project Support Unit (PSU)

Simtali Chowk

Khajura, Birendranagar Municipality – 8

Surkhet, Karnali Province, NEPAL

For applications submitted online:

Fill carefully the CV template with your correct information. After modifying the CV, the CV must be submitted in a PDF format in the Google Form application in a section specified in the form. Additionally, the candidate must attach copies of other certificates in PDF format in the Google Form section specified in the form.

Please name the modified CV by replacing your last name and first name in the file name as per following: "Your last name.your first name_CV". (e.g. Sharma_Jane_CV)

Additionally, name the other certificates so that the file names include your last name and first name and information on which document the attachment is. For example, for driver’s license, the file name should look like this: "your last name.your first name_Drivers license". (e.g. Sharma_Jane_DrivingLicense)

Here is the Google Form application link to submit your application: https://forms.gle/S6F8vrrReo9w1VVz6

Please remember to submit your application after all sections are filled.

CV TEMPLATE (to be used for both hard copy and online applications):

The same template is provided below in docx, odt and rtf formats and the applicant can choose to fill either of these.