HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is a development organization anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, sustainably using environmental resources. The promotion of good governance and gender equality, and social equity is an integral part of the overall organizational policy of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, through which we seek to ensure that our organizational culture and practice reflect our commitment to social change.

We are seeking a competent and experienced Driver with expertise in implementing cash for work activities within both humanitarian response and development projects. The ideal candidate will Drive the office vehicle assigned for the Cash for Work programs in Cox’s Bazar. The key responsibilities for this role may include the following but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

A. Follow the Country traffic rules, regulations and Helvetas vehicle operation manual for safe driving and contextual security guidelines. – 20%

• Respect the traffic signal, symbols, speed limits and other regulations.
  
• Ensure for using seat belts of passengers in the vehicle.
  
• Ensure only authorized persons to ride in the vehicle.
  
• Avoid using mobile phones during the vehicle driving.
  
• Report the incident immediately to the supervisor.
  
• Follow local and country security guidelines.

B. Cleaning vehicle and ensure its proper and timely servicing and maintenance. – 30%

• Perform the daily morning check–up as per the checklist.
  
• Keep clean interior and exterior body of the vehicle after returning from the field on a regular basis.
  
• Ensure all vehicles are physically and legally fit for driving all over Bangladesh.
  
• Keep all kinds of essential tools and equipment in the vehicle as per requirement.
  
• Ensure first-aid box, and safety materials i.e. sanitiser, mask, tissue, disinfected spray in the vehicle.

C. Ensure documentation and keep up-to-date vehicle’s related papers and movement records. – 20%

• Responsible for keeping all vehicle documents like tax tokens, route permits, fitness, registration (blue book), driving license and insurance certificates updated before expiry dates.
  
• Maintain the logbook with users’ signatures and submit the vehicle uses report in every month.
  
• Maintaining fuel consumption records on a monthly basis and reporting to the supervisor.
  
• Maintaining overtime sheet on the following day in accordance with the log-sheet honestly and report to supervisor in every month.

D. Carrying out other administrative duties with regular assignments. – 20%

• Driving the assigned vehicle and attending to the assigned duties in a timely manner.
  
• Conduct training and orientation for Drivers on vehicle management and maintenance.
  
• Happily, accepted and completed the assignment given by the respective supervisor, i.e, supporting the admin team.
  
• Follow all policies of Helvetas Bangladesh including the Code of conduct.
  
• Willing to travel at the field minimum of 50% to 60% in a month.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum SSC, but HSC is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of basic traffic rules and regulations.
  
• Have valid driving license
  
• Mechanical training or courses from reputed institute

Experience:

• At least 05 years’ experience in relevant field
  
• Basic knowledge on vehicle maintenance procedure.

Skills:

• Can manage stress, willing to travel in the field.
  
• Can maintain confidentiality
  
• Can maintain good relations with colleagues.
  
• Can understand basic English.
  
• Can speak and write in English.

We offer you
A national employment contract up to 31 December 2025 with a market-competitive salary along with other admissible benefits, such as Mobile Allowance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Seniority Bonus, Medical Insurance with health and life coverage, Annual leave of 25 days, Sick leave of 15 days and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume along with a motivational letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for their role. Please apply online at https://career.helvetasbd.org/ by 03 April 2025. Female candidates with relevant experience and qualifications will get priority. Hard copies or other forms of application will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.