Logistics - Transportation/procurement Jobs at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and other Companies

Deadline of this Job: 04 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Driver
Band:
 J
Reporting to: Supply Chain Team Leader
Technical line manager: Supply Chain Team Leader
Direct reports: N/A
Unit/department: Support Services Manager
Location:
 Kibondo/ Kasulu

Overall purpose of the role:
• The objectives of this position is to perform the driving of DRC vehicles and ensure the safety of staff, looking after the vehicle assign to you and ensuring that DRC driving rules and regulations as well as those of the United Republic of Tanzania are strictly adhered to.

Responsibilities:

• To perform all regular driving vehicles duties for DRC Tanzania
• To ensure that you are familiar with safety procedures relating to vehicle and travel, and that all procedures and guidelines are followed.
• To take responsibility for safety of passengers, and to ensure both driver and passengers fasten seatbelts at all times.
• To ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and fueled at all times
• To carry out daily checks (water, oil, battery, tires, windscreen wipers, etc.) and clean the vehicles to which you are driving
• To accurately record all journeys made in the log sheets of the vehicle.
• To ensure that all traffic regulations in Tanzania and speed limits are observed at all times.
• To adhere to all security guidelines of DRC
• Responsible for all equipment’s and tools on board on the vehicle and account for.
• Responsible of goods loaded in the vehicle and deliver them to the recipient in good conditions.
• To ensure that the vehicle is securely locked at all times when not in use
• To perform related duties as and when required by DRC

Experience and technical competencies:
• Minimum 2 years working experience especially within the rough road context
• A valid driving license which covers all light vehicle
• Responsible attitude and a mature understanding of the nature of the work
• Experience of driving four-wheel drive vehicles
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Verbal and written in English

Education:

• Secondary education level is required
• Driving college certificates

Languages:

• Fluent in English

Key
 stakeholders:
• Donors
• Danish Refugee Council staff members
• Beneficiaries

Core competencies Basic Advanced Expert
Striving for excellence ☐ ☒ ☐
Collaborating ☐ ☒ ☐
Taking the lead ☐ ☒ ☐
Communicating ☐ ☒ ☐
Demonstrating integrity ☐ ☐ ☒
• Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
• Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.
• Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.dr


Deadline of this Job: 08 October 2022
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To drive motor vehicles and motor cycles as may be assigned;
• To ensure motor vehicles and motor cycles and their accessories are in good condition;
• To follow up vehicles or Motor cycles under repairs and ensure that required spares are all fitted and that obsolete spares are returned to stores for verification;
• To maintain vehicle or machine cleanliness,
• To ensure safety of the vehicle and Motor cycles
• To maintain and recording log books for all trips/routes made;
• To report promptly any defects or problems detected in the vehicles or machines; and
• To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Secondary Education Certificate having a valid Driving License Class C or E and Basic Driving Course plus driving experience of at least one year without causing accidents. Possession of Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.