Driver (Surkhet, Nepal)

The Organization:

Lutheran World Relief which is part of Corus International, has been present in Nepal since 2013. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Nepal, Corus operates under Lutheran World Relief. Our more than 400 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world's most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives.
At Corus we believe that good only grows stronger and we reflect that belief in our workplace culture. We value every employee's specialized area of expertise and nurture professional growth. We promote an engaging and supportive work environment, where employees feel enabled and driven to innovate, learn and collaborate. And because our subsidiaries often function as partners, our employees have the opportunity to work across our enterprise family.

Job Brief:

The Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for staff, visitors, and goods. The role focuses on driving duties and basic vehicle care to support office operations and field activities.

Responsibilities:

• Safely drive staff, visitors, and goods to designated destinations.
• Follow assigned schedules and routes efficiently.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, fueled, and in proper working condition.
• Conduct basic checks on vehicles (tires, oil, water, brakes, lights) and report any maintenance needs.
• Maintain logbooks for mileage, fuel consumption, and trips.
• Assist with loading and unloading of office supplies, equipment, or cargo.
• Follow traffic laws, organizational policies, and safety regulations.
• Provide support during field missions or events as requested.
• Perform minor errands, such as document or package delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory:

This role has no direct reports.

Education & Experience:

• Completion of secondary education required; vocational training in driving/vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• At least one year professional driving experience including work with NGOs, UN agencies or other international organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of local roads, traffic rules, and security considerations.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to perform minor repairs.
• Good communication skills and courteous, professional conduct.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially when transporting staff or sensitive materials.
• Basic English skills desired.
• Good interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; ability to read and write.
• Punctual, polite, and service-oriented attitude.
• Knowledge of some administrative operations and office procedures.
• Ability to work part of a team.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking, etc.
• The mental requirements that are essential to satisfactorily executing the responsibilities outlined in this job description include, but are not limited to: learning new tasks, comprehending, and retaining information, completing tasks independently, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, demonstrating proficiency in using computer software to perform assigned tasks.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Global positions that are bound by contracts will not be changed without notice and approval.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment:

• LWR to the country has an in-person work policy, with all employees reporting to the office Monday through Friday. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
• This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.
• If applicable, must have authorization to work in the country of assignment.

As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:

• Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
• Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
• Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
• Adhere to the Organizational Core Values.