Nepal Agriculture Market Development Programme (NAMDP) is a bilateral initiative between the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Nepal. The project is being implemented jointly by Swisscontact and Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED). We invite applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following positions:
Office Driver - 1
Supervisor: Admin and HR Officer
Purpose of the job: Under the supervision of the Admin Assistant, the incumbent will drive the office vehicle to the authorised destination
Required Qualification
- At least School Leaving Certificate with valid driver’s license
- Minimum 3 years driving experience in similar office environment
- Must be able to read and write in English as well as understand and communicate in English
- Must be able to multi-task and take responsibilities independently
- Must have basic know how of vehicle maintenance and apply all safety precautions
- Must be familiar with all roads in the Kathmandu valley and main cities of Nepal
- Must have experience driving in the remote hills and rough terrain of Nepal
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Drive office vehicle for transportation of authorised personnel, document delivery and pickup
- Maintain log book for all travels, mileage, gas consumption and oil change
- Maintain office vehicle with regular check-ups and cleaning
- Maintain passenger safety while driving
- Perform other duties as required
Submit current CV with cover letter to: NAMDP PSU Office, Swisscontact, Kupondole, Lalitpur, or Email to: np.info@swisscontact.org on or before 6 April 2016 or send by Email to np.info@swisscontact.org
Swisscontact promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities.
Swisscontact supports economic, social and ecological development of South Asia by implementing projects which enable people to improve their living conditions on their own initiatives. Swisscontact has been engaged in international development cooperation in the region since 1962, when it started working in Chandigarh, India and established the Indo-Swiss Training Centre. Gradually, Swisscontact expanded operations across Bangladesh in 1979, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1980 and Nepal in 1990.
At present, Swisscontact South Asia has the largest portfolio of development projects in Bangladesh and the office located in Dhaka functions as the South Asia Regional Office (SARO). Swisscontact also maintains a country office in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Swisscontact aims to further strengthening its presence in South Asia whilst building and maintaining strong networks with private businesses; public agencies; micro, small and medium enterprises; non-governmental organisations and civil society; bi- and multi-lateral donor agencies and host governments.