Driver Job | PRACTICAL ACTION

Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big - bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Job Title: Driver

Practical Action invites applications for the position of Driver to work for Practical Action South Asia Regional Office. 

About the role

The purpose of the role is to ensure that all safety measures are taken into consideration while driving vehicle and for the safety of passengers. Other duties include providing support to photocopy and binding, pick-up and drop the mails, etc. as and when required.  The position holder will be responsible for clean and fully equipped vehicle with all required accessories as per vehicle policy. He/she will ensure vehicles are in good working condition with sufficient fuel available.

About you

You have willingness and enthusiasm to work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country. You have a proven experience in professional driving and have a valid Nepali driver’s license with no previous police records.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

In addition, we offer the following benefits in addition to the Social Security Fund benefits in Nepal:

• Annual holiday entitlement of 18 days in addition to public holidays
• Agile working arrangements 
• Baby care room, flexible lactating hours for new mothers and appropriate arrangement    for caretakers

We treat all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing. To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to positions within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.

Interested candidates can download detailed job description form from www.practicalaction.org/jobs.

Please apply before January 7th, 2024

Submit a cover letter along with a CV to hr@practicalaction.org.np.