3 Driving Jobs at FHI 360 Tanzania - September 2023



 FHI 360 Tanzania Jobs 2023

JOB TITLE: DRIVERS (3 POSTS)

Location: Tanzania
3 Driver Dar es salaam at FHI 360 Tanzania, September 2023
Overview 
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology, creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below.

Driver Dar es salaam
locations Dar es salaam, Tanzania
time type: full time
Job Requisition ID: 2023201175
Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill three (3) driver positions in Dar es Salaam for our EpiC project in Tanzania.

Job Description
Responsible for driving EpiC staff, consultants, and visitors to locations for project meetings and activities and maintaining project vehicles.
Specific duties include:
  • Drive staff to meetings and appointments as assigned.
  • Operate the vehicle in accordance with the FHI 360 Vehicle Policy, ensuring that passengers comply with this policy, e.g., by wearing seat belts.
  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, including checking oil, water, batteries, brakes, tires, etc., and ensuring it remains undamaged and in working order.
  • Maintain the vehicle travel and maintenance log as per policy.
  • Manage the daily mileage record and gasoline consumption.
  • When dealing with outside organizations, present FHI 360 in the best possible manner by being tidy, helpful, and courteous.
  • Report to the supervisor as soon as possible any accident involving an FHI 360 vehicle and assist in the investigation of and follow-up on any such accident.
  • Notify the supervisor of any maintenance or vehicle problems.
  • Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times.
  • carry out additional tasks that the supervisor has assigned.
  • Secondary school or vocational education plus at least three years’ driving experience Certification from a reputable driver’s education program will be an added advantage.
  • Must have a current, valid license with an excellent driving record showing no history of accidents.
  • Must be a skilled and experienced safe driver for highway driving, preferably 3-5 years of local highway driving
  • Sound knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
  • Preferred working experience with an international organization or donor project/NGO sector
  • Skills in minor vehicle repair.
  • Good oral communication ability in both Kiswahili and English.
  • Good personal qualities with the ability to function in a team environment that includes different age groups, ethnicities, and cultural groups; demonstrated cultural sensitivity and a sound understanding of the needs of KVP and other vulnerable groups.
  • demonstrated a high level of personal integrity
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
  • Ability to work after normal office hours.
  • Basic knowledge of first aid
  • Good knowledge of the region where the duty station is and the surrounding area, including streets, neighborhoods, airports, government offices, and Tanzanian regions
How to apply:
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may apply online by uploading an application letter, a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and addresses of three (3) referees.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation, and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation, and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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