Junior Driver

at Comunità Volontari per il Mondo (CVM)
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.

 

 

  1. MAJOR DUTIES
    1. Must have valid driving license at all the time
    2. At least 3 years continuous experience as a driver for NGO/company
    3. Preferable knowledge of NGOs
    4. Drives staff members and official visitors for project-related trips, activities and assignments as requested
    5. 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
    6. Assist the Administrator to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated accordingly
    7. 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
    8. Ensure the safety of passengers through safe driving practices, including but not limited to and punctuality
    9. Transport only authorized workers
    10. No driver will report to work or drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs
    11. Driving within speed limits and in accordance with traffic regulations
    12. Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and the exterior of the assigned car
    13. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
    14. Work overtime if required
    15. No major accidents in the past 3 years
    16. Familiar with Google Maps and driving apps
    17. Swahili native speaker and fluent in English
    18. 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.