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Sustainable change requires passionate people

We are always keen to work with like-minded world-changers who share our passion for sustainable development. Though we don’t often have staff vacancies, there are occasionally new roles to fill and any positions we have available (both paid and voluntary) will be advertised below.

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About Renewable World

1.2 billion people are still living in poverty, inequality is rising, and the world is failing to decarbonise quickly enough to avoid climate disaster. The world’s poorest people contributed little to climate change, yet they are most impacted, and least able to adapt. This is not fair. And it is not sustainable.

At Renewable World we envision a sustainable and fairer world where clean energy is accessible to all – because with clean energy, both people and planet can thrive. By 2030, we aim to enable over 500,000 people living in poverty to transform their lives by improving their access to clean energy, empowering them to develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and mitigating the impact of climate change.

Renewable World is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities in our workforce.

Renewable World takes safeguarding seriously. All Renewable World staff will be expected to sign the safeguarding policy and follow the Code of Conduct.

Job Description

Driver

Location: Birendranagar Surkhet, Nepal with frequent travel to projects communities & sites.

Benefits: 18 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, 14 days festival holidays and medical insurance

Start: 1st October 2025

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, initial fixed term of 24 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

Responsible to: Assigned staff from Operation Department

Purpose

1.2 billion people are still living in poverty, inequality is rising, and the world is failing to decarbonise quickly enough to avoid climate disaster. The world’s poorest people contributed little to climate change, yet they are most impacted, and least able to adapt. This is not fair. And it is not sustainable.

At Renewable World we envision a sustainable and fairer world where clean energy is accessible to all – because with clean energy, both people and planet can thrive. By 2030, we aim to enable over 500,000 people living in poverty to transform their lives by improving their access to clean energy, empowering them to develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and mitigating the impact of climate change.

Under the direct supervision of assigned staff from the Operation Department, the driver will support RW’s program for day-to-day movement of RW staff. S/he will be responsible for (i) transport of RW’s goods and staff and ensure their safety during transportation; (ii) ensure that the assigned vehicle is kept in good condition and (iii) ensure that all administrative procedures are followed for using the assigned vehicle. The post-holder must possess sensitivity to ethnicity, gender, and economic class and will, at all times, adhere to Renewable World’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

Driving and passenger safety:

· Allow only authorized personnel to drive RW vehicle.

· Ensure that only authorized people and goods are transported, i.e.: RW personnel and goods, people working for or in collaboration with RW with the prior authorization of the line manager.

· Ensure that any travel in RW vehicles and any transportation of RW persons and/or goods has been approved by the line manager.

· Before setting off, inform all passengers that their seatbelts must be fastened, whether in the front or the rear of the vehicle.

· Must drive carefully ensuring the safety of passengers, comply with the transport and traffic rules and the applicable speed limits; must adjust the speed of the vehicle when approaching populated areas, considering the condition of the road, the load on the vehicle, the technical condition of the vehicle and the weather conditions.

· Must not, under any circumstances, smoke in or near RW vehicles and must ensure that all passengers observe this rule.

· Must be on time and aware of road safety and security situation.

Up keeping of the vehicle · Ensure that the assigned vehicle contains the Logbook, complete First Aid kit, defined tools (jack, straps, ropes, etc) & other essential tools. If any of the defined equipment is missing or faulty, immediately inform the line manager.

· Protect the vehicle against risks/accidents/theft, ensuring that the vehicle is parked safely (at night, during holidays, etc.).

· Ensure that the vehicle is always clean (inside and out) and in perfect condition, in accordance with the instructions applicable.

· Each morning, perform daily checks of the vehicle.

· Check the schedule for periodic service and ensure that the vehicle is serviced on time.

· Add fuel to ensure the planned travel is not interrupted due to lack of fuel.

Administration and Communication

· Correctly complete and update the Logbook (mileage, petrol receipts, services, repairs, accidents, other incidents, etc.).

· Must be in possession of a valid driving license and check that the registration documents and other papers of the vehicle are up to date; if they are not, inform the line manager in time to renew the documents before they expire.

· Must have knowledge of prevailing rules to follow in case of an accident.

· Report all movements.

· The driver must not, under any circumstances, use the mobile phone while driving.

· Must always remain close to the vehicle and contactable (mobile telephone); if he/she needs to leave the vehicle, ensure that the vehicle is parked safely and securely.

· Provide support to both programming and operations teams including but not limited to deliver and pick up documents, deliver and pick up staff / guests, photocopy and scan document, and other duties assigned by line manager.

Reporting

· In the event of mechanical problems, immediately inform the line manager.

· In the event of an accident, inform the line manager, program team, as well as the local authorities.

Minimum Requirements.

Essential

· Able to read, write and speak (basic) Nepali and English. Valid driving license and 4WD/Off-road vehicle driving experience

· Excellent road knowledge of Karnali & Sudurpaschim Provinces.

· Technical skills in vehicle maintenance

· Politeness, maturity and honesty

· Minimum 5 years’ experience as a driver for NGOs/INGOs

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in rural and off roads

Desirable

· First aid course is a plus

· Having formal training in vehicle maintenance is a plus

· Candidates from disadvantaged groups and from Karnali province are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to submit their CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum one page) to jobs.nepal@renewable-world.org by 5:00 PM 6 August 2025. Due to the high number of applications, only the short-listed candidates will be notified. The employer reserves all the rights to accept or reject any or all the applications without any reasons thereof. Undue influence will result in automatic rejection of application.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. However, responsibilities and tasks may inevitably be varied and unpredictable. It is expected of the staff to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description. Should an additional responsibility or task become a regular part of an employee’s job, the job description will be amended in consultation with the employee.