Driver Nepal

JOB PROFILE

Driver Nepal

Logistics and General Services - Euro Asia Unit/ Nepal

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving safely vehicle and passengers 
• Ensure the security of transported materials and equipment.
• Maintenance of the vehicle
• Logistics related tasks 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Under the supervision of the Administrator, and in technical link with the Admin coordinator, the Driver is in charge of driving MdM vehicles (4WD and electric) according to the MdM procedures, and assisting the admin/logistics team for maintenance of the office, guesthouse, warehouse and loading/unloading goods and material into the cars.

ROLES:

I Essential duties

• To drive safely with passengers or goods 
• To ensure the security of transported materials and equipment
• To ensure the basic maintenance of the vehicle 
• To report any activities of the vehicle movements, passengers, fuelling/charging., maintenance, 
• To support the logistics related tasks including purchases, deliveries, and stocking.

II Responsibilities in detail:

Driving vehicles and passenger safety and security of transported materials/equipment’s:

Following MDM driving Regulations

• Adapting his/her behaviour and driving to assure passengers’ security, MDM equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Nepalese driving regulations and respecting speed limits
• Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same.
• Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection.
• Ensuring that all necessary documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (yearly road safety check, registration.)

Maintenance of the vehicle:

• Checking on a regular basis the vehicle’s motor, oil level, breaks liquid, air pressure of wheels, wind shield liquid, etc.
• Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance or any anticipation to this regard.
• Organizing or if possible, carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of direct supervisor
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside all the time.
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc.)
• Refilling the fuel tank each time the tank is at half of its capacity.
• Remain at stand-by in the office in between movements.

Other duties/responsibilities:

• Realize small purchases following the orders of the admin/logistics officers.
• Fill a logbook with kilometres and fuel consumption he does.
• Supporting the team for manual tasks (load/unload the vehicle)
• Participate in internal work meetings and inform MdM team on log issues.
• Report any security related issues to the supervisor.
• Supporting operational organization of field trips
• Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information
• Be flexible in performing his/her duties.
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem.
• Perform other additional duties on request of the admin/logistics officers.
• Respect MdM rules and regulations including driver’s rules.
• Because of the relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions.
• The employee shall respect Medecins du Monde – France’s schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime in order to answer to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested.

The list of task and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may change with time and/or situation.

Context:

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organization do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in more than 44 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV, and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts and environmental health.

MdM has worked in Nepal since 1995: firstly, on Tuberculosis and HIV in western province, then on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Sindhupalchok District. Following the 2015 earthquakes, MdM implemented an emergency response program and then, a post-earthquake early recovery project in the same district.

Since 2018, MdM is working on Environmental Health. The 2018-2019 “Healthy Waste Workers in Kathmandu Valley” program aimed to improve health status of informal waste workers (IWWs) in the Valley, mitigating their occupational risks and environmental exposure, improving access to information, and increasing access to health services in Teku, Shantinagar and Sisdole landfill sites. In continuation, the 3-years program started in 2020, aims to improve health, wellbeing, and livelihood of IWWs in Kathmandu Valley and Sisdole landfill. Considering many occupational activities have impact, MdM is implementing a program environmental and occupational health in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City, Duduwa and Khajura Rural Municipalities, Banke since 2020, towards 2 group of workers exposed to chemicals, physical and infectious toxic factors: waste workers and farmers.

Nepal is currently facing several interrelated societal and environmental challenges that must be addressed together. The country has begun to recover from the 2015 earthquakes, but the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the country's economy. Agriculture is the most important economic sector, contributing nearly 27.6% of the national GDP (source: Economic Survey FY 2019-2020), thus 60.4% of Nepali working people depend on agriculture for their livelihood. In addition, the transportation of produce remains a major challenge in this mountainous country where many areas are difficult to access. The process of transitioning to commercial agriculture has begun, resulting in the massive use of chemical inputs to increase production and disastrous consequences for the environment and the health of farmers. This project will continue the development of economic recovery activities, with a focus on organic agriculture and farmers' health, in a target area of 6 rural municipalities. Around these themes, the agricultural cooperatives of the partner will develop several activities such as the creation of model farms, the dissemination of resilient farming methods adapted to climate change via leading farmers, the creation of nurseries to produce locally adapted seeds, training in methods of protection against chemical inputs and awareness of the risks associated with their use etc.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Qualification Training and Experience

• 10th Standard of school with valid driving license and good eyesight.
• Experience in the development sector I/NGO is highly desirable.
• Technical knowledge of vehicle operation both electric and 4WD diesel/petrol engine vehicle 
• At least 2 years’ proven experience in Driving
• Experience in both electric and 4WD diesel/petrol engine vehicles 
• Familiar with driving in rough roads and hilly regions

Soft Skills 

• Must be very punctual and committed to MdM programs.
• Highly responsive reporting on any case or event or situation or anticipation of that
• Must report any case of emergency.
• Sense of confidentiality
• Flexible, ability to work under pressure and tied schedule.  
• Team spirit / Ability to work in multi-cultural environment. 
• High level of integrity

Languages

• Nepali: fluent - both oral and written
• English: Intermediate - both oral and written

How to Apply:

Requested to send a letter of interest mentioning position applied with an updated CV in English with 2 references to info.mdmfrance@gmail.com  Médecins du Monde Nepal reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an equal opportunity employer. MDM refuses in its action any discrimination for reasons of nationality, race, gender, religion, class, language, origin or political opinion.

Notes to Candidates:

Nationality: Nepalese 

Duration: 1 Year (renewal)

Duty Station: Kathmandu with frequent field visits.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2023

Number of positions: 1

Closing date of application: 21st July 2023