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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
This job position is responsible for providing driving services and support staff in the assigned office to perform their daily planned activities. The driver will also be responsible for ensuring safety of the vehicle and the tools assigned and observing all current JGI Tanzania policies and procedures for driving motor vehicles. The Driver will be responsible in assisting and identifying any vehicle mechanical fault and services, and reporting any discrepancies noted to the supervisor for immediate action. If necessary, the Driver will be required to carry out light mechanical duties and, with the authorization of the supervisor, assure the appropriateness of any mechanical work done by others.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Main responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
• Drive JGI Tanzania vehicles and adhere to speed limits as instructed by the road or traffic police and other authorities.
• Ensure passenger safety and comfort during the field trips.
• Maintain vehicles and other related car accessories to ensure smooth running of the vehicles.
• Maintain regular inspections on vehicles and report any damages or loss to the supervisor for appropriate actions.
• Advise supervisor on sources of vehicle maintenance and repair schedule and genuine spare parts and accessories.
• Maintain general cleanliness, ensure security of the vehicles and related parts at all times.
• Prepare schedules for vehicle repair, maintenance, and reports to the supervisor for appropriate action.
• Prepare actual requirements for fuel, oils, and any safari requirements in accordance with the nature of vehicle trips and keep proper records for the same.
• Fill in all trip logbooks and maintain trip documentation routinely.

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications:
• The minimum job requirements and qualifications will include, but not be limited to:
• Form “IV” Certificate of the Secondary School Education and Vocational Trainings Certificate in Mechanics and/or Automobile from VETA or NIT. Attended a training and certified to drive VIPs, o Valid and relevant Driver’s License with clean driving records,
• Communication skills, fluent in Swahili and English, both verbal and written.
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience as a Motor vehicle Driver in reputable Organization, whose nature of the job includes driving in remote areas with poor road infrastructure. Working experience in an International NGO is an added advantage,
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, self-motivated person, a team player, and Sense of awareness, o Physical fitness and ability to lift and move heavy items as required, o Ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance checks.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure

All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume, copy of relevant academic certificates & transcripts, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following e-mail address: recruitment@janegoodall.or.tz 
Applicants must indicate the job position applying in the email subject line. Sending applications more than one time is a disqualification.



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