POSITION TITLE: Driver
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration
DIVISION: General Services Division
DUTY STATION: ACB Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
REPORTING TO: General Services Officer
TERMS OF REFERENCE
A. BACKGROUND
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), established in 2005, is ASEAN’s response to the challenge of biodiversity loss. It is an intergovernmental organisation that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) and with regional and international organisations on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of such natural treasures.
The ACB is seeking a dependable driver who will be accountable to the General Services Officer.
B. SCOPE OF DUTIES
Under the General Services Division of the Finance and Administration Department and supervised by the General Services Officer, the Driver will perform the following:
- Safely operate ACB’s vehicles for the transportation of personnel, guests, documents, and equipment
- Ensure vehicle is properly maintained, clean, and roadworthy at all times
- Monitor routine maintenance schedules (e.g. oil changes, brake checks, tire rotation)
- Comply with traffic laws and ACB policies while driving
- Maintain an accurate log of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle condition
- Assist with the loading and unloading of items as necessary
- Communicate effectively with staff regarding schedules, routes, and changes
- Provide courteous assistance to employees and guests during transportation
- Conduct basic troubleshooting in case of vehicle issues and report any incident promptly
- Keep vehicle documents (registration, insurance, permits) up to date
- Monitor requests for e-pass reload
- Facilitate the renewal of registration of the assigned ACB vehicle with the concerned government offices
- Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor(s) from time to time
C. QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Work Experience
● At least two (2) years in college or completion of a vocational course, or Senior High School Graduate, with five (5) years related work experience or its equivalent:
● TESDA on Driving NC II or Certificate of Competency and 10 years of relevant work experience
Eligibility/Licenses
● Must possess a professional driver’s license
Skills
● Strong driving skills and familiarity with traffic rules and routes
● Time management and reliability in meeting deadlines
● Thorough knowledge of preferred routes and heavy traffic patterns
● Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, if required
● Attention to detail in repair work and driving
● Physical resilience to handle demanding tasks
● Problem-solving abilities for maintenance and operational issues
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills
● Commitment to safety and professionalism
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate dependability
D. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Core Values:
● Strong work ethics, professionalism, and respect for diversity
● Integrity and transparency
● Prudence, dependability, and accountability
● Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
● Treats all people fairly
Core Competencies:
● Safety consciousness, reliability and punctuality, route familiarity and
navigation skills, confidentiality, communication, teamwork, flexibility and
adaptability
E. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should prepare the following and send all to acb.hr@aseanbiodiversity.org:
- A letter of intent of no more than two pages, elaborating how his/her qualifications and experiences make him/her suitable for the position. Address the letter to Executive Director Dr. Jerome L. Montemayor. JP 2025-20 Driver be indicated in the aforesaid letter.
- Updated curriculum vitae or resume and diploma, or transcript of records
- A completed Job Application Form (which can be downloaded here)
The deadline for submission of completed applications is 6 November 2025. Only applications with complete documentary requirements (Letter of Intent, completed Job Application Form, and curriculum vitae/resume) will be processed. Applications received beyond this date will not be considered. All applicants will be given notice as to the status of their application. Previous applicants may apply again.
F. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ACB does not ask for payment at any stage of its recruitment process (application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees) nor authorises anyone to officially receive applications from prospective candidates, except through the ACB Human Resources Division. The public is strongly advised to be vigilant when dealing with financial transactions online and to report any suspicious individuals or accounts representing the ACB.
