Driver at World vision Tanga Tanzania

Position: Driver

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Locations:

• Tanga, Tanzania, United Republic Of

Time Type: Full-time

Posted on: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: JR25696

With a rich legacy spanning over 70 years, our mission revolves around assisting the most vulnerable children in overcoming poverty and experiencing the fullness of life. Operating in nearly 100 countries, our dedicated staff of 33,000+ works tirelessly to transform the life stories of vulnerable children, driven by our Christian faith.

Key Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

10% – Drive all WVT Project vehicles as planned

• End Results
  • The safe arrival of passengers and goods
  • Timely arrival at the destination
  • Safe arrival of the vehicle
  • Safe drive to avoid causing accidents to other road users

10% – Ensure that the general state of the vehicle has been regularly & timely checked (before and after use).

• End Results
  • Vehicle is timely serviced
  • Well-maintained vehicle
  • Well-cleaned vehicle
  • Ensuring the vehicle is always in good usable condition and roadworthy

5% – Clerical services provision

• End Results
  • Timely support to all project staff as legally planned
  • Support smooth and quick dispatch and delivery of documents between WVT and other stakeholders
  • Timely delivery of payloads

10% – Maintain Log Books

• End Results
  • All mileage recorded should be those legally authorized
  • Mileage recording to the log book every time when refueling the vehicle
  • Proper recording of mileage covered against fuel consumed
  • Proper recording of mileage for normal service

10% – Ensure all required documents for the vehicle are valid and safely kept (Insurance, road safety stickers, availability of tool kit, triangles, reflectors, fire extinguisher & first Aid Kit).

• End Results
  • Timely replacement of vehicle-identified kits on its expiry
  • Adherence to road traffic rules

5% – Ensure all visitors sign the child protection forms as soon as they are picked up.

• End Results
  • Explain the purpose of signing the child protection form to visitors before they sign
  • The timely signing of child protection forms for visitors on arrival

10% – Ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded either by people or luggage

• End Results
  • To increase the lifespan of the tires
  • Adherence to traffic rules and regulations

10% – Report any adverse observation of a vehicle to Senior Transport Officer

• End Results
  • The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition
  • To reduce the risk of accidents

5% – Remind/advise Senior Transport Officer on matters pertaining to services and repairs of vehicles

• End Results
  • Adherence to Planned Preventive Maintenance
  • The vehicles will be in roadworthy condition.

5% – Other duties as assigned by the employer

• End Results
  • Smooth support on any other legally assigned activities to drivers

10% – Ensure that the vehicles are serviced as per the Planned Preventive Maintenance.

• End Results
  • Safe arrival of both passengers and goods
  • The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition always
  • The lifespan of the vehicle will be increased

10% – Adhere to WVT’s Vehicle Policy all the time

• End Results
  • No picking people in the vehicle who are not authorized, referring to the policy of the organization
  • Timely parking and allowed departure time of the WVT Project Vehicles unless legal permission is granted
  • No over-speeding, thereby reducing accidents

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• At least three years of experience as a driver
• Safe driving record
• Basic knowledge of vehicle parts and ability to diagnose vehicle-related faults
• Long-distance driving experience
• Good oral communication ability
• Polite, easy-going, ability to work with a variety of different people and cultures
• Ability to work after normal working hours to transport staff/consultants to the airport and other locations
• Strong language capability in both Kiswahili and English
• Honest with the highest degree of integrity
• Ability to write a work-related report

Required License, Registration, and Certification

• Valid class C (C1, C2, C3) driving license
• Form Four with NIT Advanced Driving Certificate or VETA Advanced Driving Certificate

Preferred Education, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Certificate in logistics, administration/procurement are added advantages
• Experience working in NGOs will be added advantages (International NGOs)

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Work environment: Office-based with regular travel to the field
• Travel: Domestic travel is required

Physical Requirements

• 3+ years in driving
• Tanga Region

Language Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English and good command of Kiswahili
• A good relationship with other staff

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Contact (within WV or outside WV)

• Support service staff and Project staff

Reason for contact

• Working relationship

Frequency of contact

• High level / always

DECISION MAKING

Should be able to make decisions that do not affect/interfere with others’ dignity and organizational ethical regulations and policies

CORE COMPETENCIES

• ☒ Be Safe and Resilient
• ☒ Deliver Results
• ☐ Build Relationships
• ☒ Be Accountable
• ☒ Learn and Develop
• ☐ Improve and Innovate
• ☐ Partner and Collaborate
• ☐ Embrace Change

Applicant Types Accepted:

• Local Applicants Only

Please submit your application in the English language.

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