ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. In Tanzania, the IRC is supporting refugee program in Kigoma Region. The IRC is providing services in Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli refugee camps in Kigoma region. The IRC support to refugees and asylum seekers including services under the following programs: Community-Based Rehabilitation (care for disabled), Child and Youth Protection and Development, Women Empowerment/Gender-Based Violence, Reproductive Health, Mental Health Psychosocial Support and Education.

Position: Lead Driver
Location: Makere - Kasulu, Kigoma Reports to: Fleet Supervisor
Number of Positions: One (1)

Responsibilities:
i Allocate vehicles to programs/operations and prepare driver duty rosters.
ii. Truck vehicle and Generator service, prepare documents for inspection, follow up documents for vehicle/Generator service/ Maintenances from UNHCR and follow up the vehicle which is at garage.
iii. Responsible for trucking Makere/Nyarugusu vehicle which will need to be refueled a day before coming for refueling to avoid inconveniences on the following day travel.
iv. Ensure staff are picked and dropped to their workplace in the camp on time and dropped latter after works.
v. Support vehicles movement within Makere, arrangement of vehicle for Kasulu trips/ halfway and Kibondo trips with coordination of Fleet Supervisor and support vehicle allocation per sector in Nyarugusu.
vi. Ensure all onboard documents, mechanical tools, and first aid kit are all up to date and have been placed in all vehicles under his/her custody.
vii. Responsible of filling all documents for each vehicle on their vehicles fills.
viii. Conduct by weekly drivers meeting and plan drivers leave roster.
ix. Monitor fuel use on vehicles and generators. Compile and submit weekly/monthly fuel reports to Fleet supervisor
x. Supervise drivers to make sure they complete the vehicle logbook before and after each journey
xi. Follow up with drivers on insurance expiration dates and report/remind/Fleet Supervisor one month prior to expiration
xii. Ensure all drivers have own valid driving license, and the relevant documents for the assigned vehicle
xiii. Return the vehicle keys to the designated official and place
xiv. Ensure that unauthorized passengers are not carried in IRC vehicles. All passengers should wear safety belts when the vehicle is in motion
xv. Provide proper specifications for generator and vehicle parts. Ensure parts are supplied and fixed to the machines
xvi. Ensure allocated vehicle has valid insurance and road license. Ensure that vehicle logbooks are filled in before and after journey
xvii. Undertake a weekly check, focusing on chassis, nuts & bolts, body panels, windscreen wiper washing fluid, lights [head & brake/reverse], indicators, license plate light, windscreen wipers

Requirements:

i. At least Form IV certificate with Clean Driving License Class C and/or Advanced Driver Course Grade II from a recognized institute, with three years driving experience
ii. Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management from recognized college like NIT.
iii. Computer literacy very conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel, Database and Outlook emails.
iv. Experience in managing drivers and dispatching vehicles in busy environments.

Interested candidates should make their application including their cover letter illustrating their suitability for the position against the listed requirements, an updated CV with three referees one of them being a previous employer and copies of academic certificates

The IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer, Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply