Junior Driver
Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | December 15, 2022 |
Category | Driver Transport |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
Project area: CVM Country Office
Duty Station: Bagamoyo with field visits in project regions
Immediate supervisor: CVM Director
Probationary period: 3 months
Duration of contract: one year with possibility of extension
The objectives of this position are to perform the driving of CVM vehicles and ensure the safety of staff, looking after the vehicle assign to you and ensuring that CVM driving rules and regulations as well as those of the United Republic of Tanzania are strictly adhered to.
Your commitment of a high degree and loyalty to CVM Organization is to be highly valued and personnel agendas, favoritism or personnel advantage are against the spirit for which you are selected to work in a senior post of responsibility. A high level of humility and service to the work is expected from you to allow you to enter well in to the philosophy of the projects promoted by CVM. CVM is dedicated to building the dignity of people and in your work, this comes foremost especially in respect of women, sanitation, PLWHAs and other disadvantaged groups and is seen as an important responsibility.
- MAJOR DUTIES
- Must have valid driving license at all the time
- At least 3 years continuous experience as a driver for NGO/company
- Preferable knowledge of NGOs
- Drives staff members and official visitors for project-related trips, activities and assignments as requested
- Check vehicle daily to ensure that the vehicle is maintained in good condition, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and perform minor and routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, identify and report maintenance problems to the Admin Officer
- Assist the Administrator to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated accordingly
- Receive all utility bills and present proper receipts on any expenditure incurred in vehicle to the Finance office in a timely manner Assist the Administrator to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated accordingly
- Ensure the safety of passengers through safe driving practices, including but not limited to and punctuality
- Transport only authorized workers
- No driver will report to work or drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Driving within speed limits and in accordance with traffic regulations
- Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and the exterior of the assigned car
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
- Work overtime if required
- No major accidents in the past 3 years
- Familiar with Google Maps and driving apps
- Swahili native speaker and fluent in English
- Having VETA mechanics or driving certificate is an asset
Three references must be included in the CV.
The present vacancy is open for nationals only
Undertake whatever activity may be required for fostering the vision, work and the interests of the Organization and/or may be requested by the CR and CVM Director;
The present list of Duties- Responsibilities – Directives can be amended whenever appropriate.