Position: Office Driver

Location: Dhangadhi Nepal

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

ABOUT MERCY CORPS

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Nepal since 2005, implementing programs in food security, agriculture, market development, financial services, girl’s education, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We take a systems-based approach in our programming, with the aim of improving the lives and potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps Nepal is implementing of Managing Risk through Economic Development (M-RED) program in two districts taking 34 hazard-prone and poverty-affected communities in the floodplain in Kailali & Kanchanpur of Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal. M-RED aims to enable smallholder farming communities, particularly the most vulnerable – to be more resilient to natural hazards and the adverse effects of climate change, and to bounce back better and more quickly from natural disasters.
The operations department is committed implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in daily administration, logistics, procurement, asset management and IT for the field offices in Nepal. The overriding objective for all Mercy Corps operations activities are the prompt and effective provision of on-time solutions Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with Mercy Corps’ and donor policies, procedures, regulations, and specifications. The Office Driver will work within the Operations Department, committed to providing reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office Driver will provide safe and reliable transport services for Mercy Corps Nepal Dhangadhi Filed Office under MRED Project. S/He will drive office vehicles following the utmost safety and security protocols of office.

The Office Driver will adhere to Mercy Corps Field Fleet Management Policy, Field Operation SOP, Fleet Safety SOP Personal Vehicle Usage Policy for Expatriate and follow all traffic and safety rules and regulations as per Government of Nepal transport guidelines. The Office Driver will adhere to MC-Nepal Safety and Security Management Plan and SOP for First Aids and Fire Health, Incident reporting, Vehicle Use Road Safety.

jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the country of operation.

LIASION, COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION

Establish good relations and coordination with Dhangadhi Office Staff, visitors, and vendors.
Work closely with the Finance Department, Program Department, Operation Department.
Adhere to the MC Code of Ethics and uphold Mercy Corps’ Zero tolerance of corruption policy.

SECURITY

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members and community operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO PROGRAM PARTICPANTS

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

OTHERS

Mercy Corps as a humanitarian agency is expected to respond as and when crisis and humanitarian situation engulfs. As MC employees all staff are expected to be part of humanitarian and emergency response in addition to their regular roles and responsibilities.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor and or Head of Dhangadhi Office, MRED Program Manager.

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Admin and Logistics Officer

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Admin and Log Officer, Head of Dhangadhi Office and MRED Teams.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Technical knowledge and skill about vehicle repair and maintenance.
Basic knowledge of MS word, spreadsheet, email, data entry.
At least SLC or equivalent academic qualification.
Must have Nepali citizenship and PAN registration.
Knowledge of general Safety and Security Management Plan, First Aids, Fire, Incident reporting and Vehicle Use Road Safety.
Must have clear eyesight/vision both day and night and have latest eyesight test report.
Knowledge of operating vehicle GPS system.
At least 5 years of experience in driving 4X4 vehicles with a clear past driving record.
Valid driving license with knowledge of transport and traffic regulations.
Familiar with the Government of Nepal’s Ministries and Departments and government regulation for submitting and collecting official documents.
Basic understanding of spoken and written English and fluency in other local languages is preferred.
Basic Mechanical knowledge on vehicle repair and maintenance.

safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Application Deadline: Sunday 11th February,2024

To apply visit: p2p.com.np

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