Swisscontact Vacancy Announcement for Driver

Place of work: Lalitpur
Reports to: Sr Admin and HR Officer

Purpose of the Job

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for driving the office vehicle to the authorized destination while providing safe, secure vehicle services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Compliance to the policies, rules/regulations, and guidelines

• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines of Swisscontact Nepal (Business Administration Manual, Code of Conduct Against Corruption, Conflict of Interest, Basic Operating Guideline (BoG), Local Security Management Plan).

2. Core Functions and Responsibilities

• Driving of the Swisscontact office vehicle safely during office hours in Kathmandu and during Field visits outside Kathmandu.
•  Responsible for the information about the timely maintenance and repair of the vehicle as and when needed.
•  Proper maintenance of the logbook of the vehicle and timely submission of the logbook at least once a week to the Administration department for internal control.
•  Always keep the Swisscontact vehicle in clean and good condition.
• Make sure the vehicle registration, insurance and all other documents are placed safe and secure and available within a vehicle.
• Inform the administration about the renewal of legal documents of the vehicle and facilitate for the same as needed.
• Always keep a valid Driver’s license and other documents while driving the vehicle.
•  Make sure the vehicle is not driven during strikes and bandhas, without prior permission from the Supervisor/ Team Leader and parked properly inside the Swisscontact office.
•  Make sure the vehicle is always filled up with emergency fuel to avoid any fuel shortage or
  crises.
• Support the office assistant in day-to-day office operations.
•  Proactively seek and contribute to inter-project collaboration with other in-house projects of Swisscontact Nepal whereas possible.
• Driving under the influence of Alcohol would not be permitted and would immediately lead to termination of employment.

3. Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• At least School Leaving Certificate.
•  Minimum of three years’ work experience in a similar position, preferably with donors and INGOs.
•  Must be able to multitask 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 main cities of Nepal.
•  Good interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience driving in the remote hills and rough terrain of Nepal.

4. Working Conditions and Environment

•  This will be applicable in accordance with the Swisscontact Business Administration Manual.

Application Procedure

Please submit online Job Application Form by clicking the link below.

Job Application Form

The deadline for submission of the application is March 5, 2026.

Swisscontact will not entertain any phone enquiries or other such solicitations for these positions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Swisscontact reserves the right to reject any and all applications.
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. Women and applicants from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply