Driver Job at World Vision Tanzania

World Vision is a Christian Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record.

World Vision Tanzania is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Job Ref No: WVT/P&C/FY14/49

Job Title:   Driver   

Reports to: M&E Officer      

Location; Head Office /Zone/Cluster

Purpose of the position:

To facilitate Transport and ensure efficient and safe use of the vehicles

Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others

Major Responsibilities

To keep vehicle clean and  in good condition for use and take care of tool kit

• Ensure that vehicle is in good working condition (fuel, oil,  water,  tires etc)  and general state of the car has been checked before use
• Ensure that vehicle movement is formally authorized and log book entries are correctly recorded and approved by the trip leader.
• Ensure that vehicle undergo quality service as planned
• To ensure all visitors read and sign the child protection forms during the pickup.
• To ensure that the vehicle carries authorized passengers/luggage as per its capacity and it is driven at allowable speed.
• Report any mechanical problem of a vehicle to supervisor for repair/parts replacement approval
• Timely Preparation and submission of  monthly reports concerning fuel consumption and maintenance costs for each vehicle.
• Keep smart and in uniform while on duty.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Minimum Qualification required: Form Four with a valid class C driving license
• Experience:  3 years in driving with class C
• Preferred: Form Four with NIT Advanced Driving Certificate
• Technical Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate in  English  and good command of Kiswahili
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
  • Basic vehicle mechanics skills

 Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment:  Office-based with regular travel to the field
• Travel:  20% Domestic travel is required.
• On call:  10%

How to Apply;

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications letter (addressed to People and Culture Manager) together with an updated CV and copies of relevant credentials, contacts and three referees one of them being a church leader towvt_jobs@wvi.org before 22nd  June 2014