Drivers

Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI)

Request for Applications

DAI seeks a 2 Drivers (Nepalgunj) for the USAID-funded Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI).The driver, under the supervision of the Office Manager, will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the safe operations of office vehicles, as well as providing support to front office management as and when required. All duties will be carried as per the policies and procedures of DAI.

Applicants must have at least passed to the school level (Grade 8th).  Minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated experience in a related role required.

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to PANI_recruitment@dai.com by August 04, 2017.  

Please mention the position in the subject line of the email.

Detail Scope of Work

PROPOSED PERSONNEL: TBD

POSITION: Driver

LEVEL OF EFFORT: LTTA, 260 days per year

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year renewal contract

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Nepalgunj, with frequent travel to filed.

Background:

The Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI) is a 5 year, $25 million USAID-funded Project in Nepal. Water is the single most important natural resource underpinning Nepal’s economy and livelihoods. The sustainable management of water resources in Nepal depends on addressing climate change and protecting healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. PANI aims to enhance Nepal’s ability to manage water resources for multiple uses and users through climate change adaptation and the conservation of freshwater biodiversity. PANI focuses at the watershed, basin, and national scales and the project has approximately $5 million in grants and activity procurements. This goal will be reached by meeting the following objectives: 

• Reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity in the Karnali, Mahakali, and Rapti river basins.
• Increase the ability of targeted human and ecological communities to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change through improved water management.

This will be accomplished through four intermediate results (IRs, each with several sub-IRs), and supporting activities, as defined in Section C, Statement of Work (SOW) of the PANI Contract, which provides the framework and overall guidance for all PANI team members.

Level of Effort/Timeline:

The Drivers both positions are based in Kathmandu, and requires frequent travel to working area of the project. The level of effort is 260 days per year. 

Supervision:

• The Driver will work under the direct supervision of Field Office Manager and in close coordination with the Operations and Procurement team. 

Qualifications:

• At least passed to the school level (Grade 8th).  
• Minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated experience in a related role required.
• Relevant experience working on USAID contract in a related role highly preferred. 
• Mechanic skills or other experience with vehicle maintenance desired.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• English language skills required.