BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organization, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone can realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost- effective, evidence-based Programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low- income countries, including in conflict- prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organization of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGOby number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number oneNGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organization committed tohighlighting innovation, impact, and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first Programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of Programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender, and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.
About the Programme
The Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) has initiated its Project to create a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.
There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They can fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.
BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self- motivated individuals to fill the following position.
Job Title: Driver
Positions: 1
Job Location: Country Office, Dar Es Salaam
RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Arrive at destinations on schedule.
- Fulfill program needs, like providing direct services to establish day care.
- Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
- Always interact with clients professionally.
- Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
- Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.
- Keep mileage records and repair records up to date
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Any protection concerns with the team and report them to the line manager or through the organization’s reporting mechanism.
- Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding.
- Act as a critical source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure if any reportable incident occurs and encourage others to do so.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Driving certificate from recognized institute · Certificate from NIT will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Great professional driving skills
- Understanding of motor vehicle functionality
- Fluent in English and Swahili Language
- Fuel management skills
- Exceptional knowledge of traffic laws and regulation
- Familiarity with vehicle maintenance
- Capable working under high pressure
- Customer service
- Time management skills
- Physical strength
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
Candidate needs to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at: bimcf.tanzania@brac.net
Only complete applications will be accepted, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 28th May 2024
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.
BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.
