Driver

Reports to: Project Manager, Admin in charge personnel

Location: Mbozi District in Songwe region, Tanzania

Contract Duration: 10 months (Contract extension is subject to funding availability, performance and/or mutual agreement).

Objective

The Driver will be responsible for supporting transport services in accordance with organizational policy and procedures. He/she is responsible for arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicle, planning each route based on road and traffic conditions. Ultimately, the organization depends on him/her for transportation needs. To be considered for this role, he/she should have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no traffic violations, along with the position requirements listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proper parking at the office compound and on official trips.
• Ensure budget request (BR) preparation for monthly parking fee through docwave.
• Ensure cleaning of the vehicle and its equipment at all times and preparation of a budget request (BR) for monthly vehicle cleaning expenses.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and report any defects to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Control and safekeeping of the vehicle, toolkit, spare parts, and other equipment.
• Timely renewal of vehicle insurance and related licenses at least one month before the expiry date.
• Ensure vehicle general service 5000 kilometers before the due date for the next service and any other vehicle maintenance.
• Recording vehicle mileage before any trip and after returning to the office in the vehicle log book.
• Ensure proper signing of the vehicle log book before and after the trip.
• Ensure proper recording of fuel refilling (liters obtained and amount purchased) and recording in the vehicle maintenance book as may be required.
• Ensure proper control of vehicle fuel.
• Requesting Fuel Vehicle to the system.
• Prepare a monthly vehicle report every 5th of each month and submit it to the vehicle in-charge staff.
• Report any defect/accident/incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner and follow up on vehicle maintenance as instructed.
• Fill out the incident report form with relevant documents (Police report, pictures, and so forth) and submit it for approval.
• Report progress/status of any assigned work and follow up closely.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

• Certificate in Driving from NIT Advanced Course Grade Two (VIP) Self-defense in driving
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in driving and vehicle management
• Experience in working in an office-based environment; experience working with an NGO is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Familiar with GPS devices
• Experience and ability in driving long distances and hours.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills
• Basic computer skills such as MS Office, Word, Excel, etc.

Other Competencies/Attributes

• Honesty, integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
• Self-motivational and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, including taking weekends, nights, and long hours.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions.
• Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage.
• Sincerity, patience, tact, and the ability to earn the trust of others.
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Application Instructions: All interested candidates who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 25th February, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. When applying, please attach a detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees (one should be a current or previous employer). All applications should be addressed to Country Director, Good Neighbors Tanzania, P.O. Box 33104, Dar es Salaam. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses. Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview; there will be no refund for the expenses incurred. Good Neighbors Tanzania has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility, and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested in working with GNTZ must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. Please Click here to access and review GN Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.