Job Description

Posted 5 days ago

The driver will ensure efficient logistics support by driving project vehicles for local travel in projects-covered regions and transporting staff to official meetings in other parts of Tanzania as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive vehicle for official travel and business as guided
• Act as primary driver to pick up, drop off, and transport Americares staff throughout project covered regions, other regions for various project related official meetings in Tanzania.
• Maintain a high standard of service to both internal and external guests.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transport.
• Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations of the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Apply additional caution for safety of themselves, Americares staff, and other drivers on the road.
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered, including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Alcohol must not be consumed or kept or stored in the vehicle whilst on duty.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, tidy and in good working condition always
• Always assist with loading and unloading materials in vehicles, keeping vehicle secured at all times.
• Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory Taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes, and locations. (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily
• Keep an accurate schedule of driving assignments and arrive on time for pick-ups and drop offs
• In case of accident or other incident occurs, follow Americares safety protocol and insurance policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring reports, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at the end of each month.
• Assist the People and Talent Manager to ensure vehicle insurance and registration are updated according to schedule. Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license class C with satisfactory good driving records
• Certificate of Secondary education is a must.
• At least 5 years of experience driving in and throughout Tanzania, and preferably in driving funded projects vehicles.
• Experience driving manual, large sports utility vehicles or similar
• Certificate for Advanced VIP Drivers course Grade Two and Certificates for Motor Vehicle Mechanics grade 1-3 will be added advantage.
• Ability to adapt to last-minute scheduling changes, roadblocks, and changing needs throughout the shift Unrestricted authorization to work in Tanzania

CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Foster Americares values collaborative, accountable, responsive and effective.
• Coach, support and develop staff to increase individual and team effectiveness; and
• Develop and manage implementation of plans to increase team operating performance, including SOPs and other efficiency initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY: 

In order to be considered for this position, the applicant should please submit the following items in an expression of interest to Americares:

• Curriculum vitae or resume that clearly spell out qualifications, experience.
• List of 3 references
• Cover letter highlighting interest in the position and relevant skills
• Academic credentials

Deadline for submission of application is 26th June 2025

Submissions of application should be via: info@americares.org 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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