Driver, SSA L2

The Driver, SSA L2 provides efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and commodities for flood emergency operations in Kathmandu and affected districts. The role includes vehicle maintenance, adherence to safety protocols, and basic administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the vehicle logbooks, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, supporting efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption, accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and good condition ensuring all equipment is functional, scheduled maintenance is completed on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are promptly reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in the event of an accident report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for guidance and support informed decision-making.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorised destinations.
• Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure effective administrative support for flood emergency operations.
• Carry out other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education (passing of SEE at the end of Grade 10).
• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
• Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles.
• Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, professional transport protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, as well as security issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of applicable driving operating rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, including knowledge of first aid basic methods.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively use communications tools such as radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach with a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, courtesy, and tact.
• Fluency in both spoken and writing in English and Nepali.

Skills

• Driver's License Certification
• Safe Driving
• Defensive Driving
• Vehicle Operation
• Knowledge of Driving Regulations
• Professional Transport Protocol
• Local Roads Navigation
• Vehicle loading capacity knowledge
• Safety Standards Knowledge
• Equipment Safety Handling
• Document interpretation
• First aid basics
• Communication Tools
• Vehicle Mechanical Assessment
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Client-oriented Approach
• Professionalism in Transport
• Courtesy and Tact
• Fleet Management Operations

Languages

English, Nepali