Peace Corps Nepal Vacancy for Pre-Service Training (PST) Driver

Work Hours: The PST Driver will be required to follow a six-day work week and work
during holidays. Working hours are not limited to 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Reports to: Training Coordinator and General Services Manager

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Training Coordinator (TC), the PST Driver assists the
Training Administrative Assistant (TAA) and Training Site Secretary (TSS) in logistical support,
property management and inventory, emergency preparation and response, vehicle
management and maintenance, and provision of driving services and support to Peace Corps
trainers, staff, Trainees, external resource persons, etc. The PST Driver will live at the training
site with other Peace Corps Trainers for up to 15 weeks. The PST driver will be required to
follow a six-day work week and work during holidays and stay at the training site location
during the weekends (Saturdays).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School or Vocational School Diploma preferred.
2. Driver License Category B and minimum of 3 years of related work experience, to
include experience driving on mountain roads outside of the Kathmandu Valley.
3. Must be fluent in written and oral Nepali and have oral and written working knowledge
of English.
4. Must be fully competent in the driving laws and regulations; have familiarity with local
traffic laws and regulations; and have a safe driving record.
5. Basic auto repair and maintenance skills.
6. Ability to make sound safety and security-driven decisions regarding weather and road
conditions for countryside travel to ensure safety of passengers;
7. Must be physically fit for duty as required by Peace Corps.
8. Must be able to live and work outside of Kathmandu for 13 to 15 weeks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous work with Americans or other International Organization is preferred.
2. Category F License (ability to drive minibus is desired)
3. Category A License for riding a motorbike will be a plus

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING SUPPORT:

1. Transports Peace Corps staff, Trainees, and other resource persons as assigned: local
and long distance as required.
2. Transports supplies, equipment, mail, documents, and packages to/from training site
and PC/Nepal Office or other designated sites as needed
3. Maintains daily log sheet of each trip and submit the weekly log book to PST AA/
Training Coordinator/Manager for the review. Enter fueling details on log sheet each
time vehicle is refueled and make sure that invoice is handed to PST AA.
4. Provides logistics support at the training site. Works with TAA and TSS and other
training staff to ensure smooth opening, operation, and close-out of Peace Corps PST
training site.
5. Adheres to and enforces Peace Corps Nepal motor pool policies. Keeps abreast of and
obeys all traffic laws of Nepal.
6. Assists the TAA and TSS with vehicle scheduling. Ensures that vehicle is fully
roadworthy before embarking on any trip.
7. Assists the TAA and TSS in establishing and maintaining a system for recording and
tracking mileage and gasoline consumption, and maintenance/repairs of vehicle.
8. At TAA’s request assists in the inventory and packaging of PST supplies and equipment.
9. Assists the TAA to maintain storage areas with emphasis on organization, logical use
patterns, and security.
10. Assists in monitoring of all the property and equipment maintenance, and recommends
corrective actions to TAA/TSS and TM/TC.
11. Assists with monitoring all properties which includes safeguarding government property
from fire, theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion.
12. Cleans exterior and interior of vehicles. Ensures security of vehicle at all times.
13. Acts as an informal cross-cultural and language informant for Peace Corps Trainees by
interacting closely with them during PST.
14. The driver may have to perform duties anytime and is not limited to 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
duty hour.
15. Follows a six-day work week and works during holidays and stays at the training site
location during the weekend (Saturdays).
16. Assist training staff in training file management and training material reproduction.
17. Integrates gender into all training events and sessions whenever possible.
18. Demonstrates respect to diversity that PCTs and staff bring by being inclusive and
provide required support to all.
19. Carries out additional duties as assigned by Training Administrative Assistant or Training
Manager or GSM
20. For in-person sessions, take all health-safety mitigation measures prior to any session or
interaction, as specified by the agency guideline.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

1. Must be familiar with Peace Corps Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and in the event of an
emergency conducts his/her role in helping to ensure the safety of Peace Corps
Trainees and Staff.
2. Operates Peace Corps vehicles safely at all times. Immediately communicates
Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager
(SSM) and CD.
3. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and
procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles
4. Assists in planning for maintaining safety and security, and maintains vigilance in
identifying, reporting, and responding to safety and security incidents to the TM and
Peace Corps Safety and Security Coordinator.
5. Collaborates with TAA/TSS and TC/TM to periodically evaluate the safety and security
situation of the Training Site.
6. Integrates into the community at the Training site, with a focus on developing positive
relationships with community members during PST.
7. Strictly follows Peace Corps Nepal infectious disease mitigation protocols and guidance
including physical distancing, PPE, usage of mask, accommodation, number of
participants present at any event, as specified by the agency guideline.
8. Regarding infectious disease safety, staff monitor their own symptoms, manage risks,
and ensure that those around them are also following the correct procedures.

Occasional Money Holder

The PSC may be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors who
furnish supplies and/or services to training sites, or other locations as directed by the
Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be required to courier cash to PC Trainees or
Volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only
be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient.
In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion
concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases;
these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

OTHERS:

1. As required and instructed by the Supervisor/Training Coordinator during training.
2. In addition to the specific tasks outlined in this Statement of Work, the intermittent PSC
may support other related duties for Peace Corps/Nepal as assigned. These duties may
include but are not limited to supporting Volunteers during in-service training, providing
ad hoc site management support, and/or remote Volunteer learning.
3. Follows Peace Corps Policies and Guidelines for Professional Trainer/staff behavior.

HOW TO APPLY:

Carefully review the full advertisement and Statement of Work for the above listed positions
online at https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.

For your application to be marked as complete and considered for further review:

•  By email: Submit (1) your resume, (2) a brief cover letter in English, and (3) include the
  position to which you are applying for in the subject line to nepaljobs@peacecorps.gov.
• By mail or hand delivery: Provide (1) your resume, (2) a brief cover letter in English, and (3)
  include the position to which you are applying at the top of the cover letter and send to
  U.S. Peace Corps, P.O. Box 15150, Kathmandu, Nepal or hand deliver to our office in
  Maharajgunj. All applications must reach our office by the deadline as listed below:
•  July 3, 2024 for the Training Administrative Assistant, Training Site Secretary,
  and Training Driver
•  July 10, 2024 for all other advertised positions.
• All applicants: If you have ever served as a Peace Corps Trainee/Volunteer or a Peace Corps
  staff member please include the position location, position type, title, and starting and
  ending dates within your application.

Notes: Late applications will not be considered. Due to high volume, telephone inquiries will not
be entertained. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews.

Peace Corps/Nepal Diversity Statement:

Peace Corps Nepal is committed to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into our core
business practices. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage
diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice. We positively welcome and
seek to achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal
and fair treatment regardless of their background and personal characteristics. These include:
(but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, caste, gender identity and
expression, religion, ethnicity, disabilities, political affiliation, marital, pregnancy, maternity, or
indigenous status.

Peace Corps/Nepal Safeguarding Statement:

We define safeguarding as the preventive action taken by Peace Corps Nepal to protect our
volunteers, staff, partners, and communities we work with from harm. We are committed to
ensuring that all children and adult who come into contact with Peace Corps are treated with
respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced
selection process and a rigorous due diligence process.