Website Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC)
Job Title: Driver
Responsibility Level: Support Staff
Department: Finance and Program Support- Emergency Response
Workstation: Kathmandu Office, including Nuwakot, with frequent travel
Required Number: 01
Supervisor/Principal: Admin Officer
Duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension based on need
1. Organization Overview:
Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) Founded in 1991, Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) is a national level leading NGO working in Nepal from local to global level with feminist values to support and bridge collective actions for women rights and feminist movement. Together with collaborators from a diverse range of feminist human rights movements and networks, WOREC works to advance the rights of women in diversity. WOREC advocates for affirmative structural and social changes influencing national and international actors. WOREC works for the protection and promotion of women’s human rights and social justice with the campaigns against violence against women, and women’s economic, social and cultural rights.
WOREC is active nation-wide by its presence with central office in Lalitpur, provincial and district offices in 6 provinces. WOREC is currently looking for a dynamic and competent candidate to fulfill the position of Driver at Central Office based in Balkumari, Lalitpur. The position reports to the Admin Officer and is responsible for overall execution ensuring organizational vision, mission, goals and objectives.
2. Background:
The position will be based in Kathmandu, supporting and coordinating program activities with relevant teams, field offices and stakeholders, with frequent travel to project sites and flood-affected areas, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan and other locations as required by program needs. The Bhotekoshi flash floods have increased protection, gender-based violence and inclusion risks, particularly for women, girls, children and marginalized groups, requiring inclusive, gender-responsive and safeguarding-focused support to promote safety, dignity, protection and access to essential services.
3. Job Summary:
The Driver is responsible for undertaking and completing all driving tasks and requirements, providing timely and safe transportation and support services to official matter, ensuring the orderly movement of staff and program supplies, maintaining WOREC vehicles in a safe and functional condition, ensuring the safety and security of WOREC staff and materials, maintaining accurate information on vehicle movements, and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
The employee shall fully comply with WOREC policies and procedures and be accountable for upholding WOREC’s core values and principles.
4. Main Roles & Responsibilities:
R1. Provide Driving Services
- Ensure all vehicle users comply with WOREC vehicle use rules and guidance.
- Drive WOREC vehicles to different regions where WOREC interventions are required.
- Follow WOREC procedures related to driving, repairs, and vehicle maintenance.
- Drive at speeds appropriate to road and weather conditions while prioritizing passenger safety, other road users, and vehicle conditions.
- Wear a seat belt and ensure front-seat passengers do the same whenever the vehicle is moving.
- Ensure safe parking practices.
- Keep the vehicle clean and maintained to required standards.
- Maintain records of vehicle use, including dates, mileage, oil changes, and service.
- Advise staff traveling on official business regarding routes and travel timing.
- Relay concerns or questions to WOREC staff without making personal comments to communities.
- Inform the line manager of maintenance needs, vehicle WOREC requirements, or vehicle problems.
- Keep the vehicle first aid kit updated and ensure all vehicle equipment (jack, spare tire, fire extinguisher, etc.) is present and functional before and after travel.
- Park vehicles in secure locations and safeguard personal and official property in the vehicle.
- Return any belongings left behind in the vehicle.
- Ensure vehicles are prepared and adequately fueled before field travel.
R2. Office Assistance
- Assist projects by distributing letters and documents, making copies, and storing, loading, unloading, or moving materials as instructed by the line manager.
- Avoid placing pressure on staff to rush assignments or return from the field early.
- Not discriminate or be selective regarding who is transported.
R3. Safety and Security Measures
- Carry mobile phones and ensure they are charged and have sufficient credit before every journey.
- Use only routes approved by the Security Unit.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections every morning.
- Be accountable for vehicle equipment.
- Apply central locking while traveling.
5. Person Specification Requirement:
Education:
- Preferably SLC level Certificate.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license, issued by the authority of Nepal.
6. Experiences:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience driving vehicles.
- Experience in safety and security with in NGO or similar organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and patience.
7. Technical Competencies:
- Should be able to read and write general English and Nepali.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while following supervisor instructions.
- Commitment to gender-sensitive practices.
8. General Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor/management.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of counseling, case management, and organizational information.
- Comply with WOREC’s policies, procedures, safeguarding standards, Code of Conduct, and organizational values.
- Maintain professional and ethical conduct in all interactions.
- Comply with zero-tolerance policies on sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and misconduct.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, respectful, and survivor-centered work environment
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Apply at: vacancy@worecnepal.org
WOREC strongly encourages applications from women, Dalit, Janajati, sexual minorities, and individuals from diverse and marginalized communities.