Drivers
2025-09-29T08:38:48+00:00
International Fund for Agricultural Development
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FULL_TIME
Dodoma
Dodoma
00000
Tanzania
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Transportation & Logistics
2025-10-22T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Drivers will provide safe, timely, and efficient transportation services for the C-SDTP Project Coordination Office (PCO) and implementing partners, ensuring proper care, cleanliness, and preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles. They will report to the Finance and Administration Manager and be hired through competitive recruitment from seconded government staff and/or external candidates.
Main Responsibilities
Transport:
- Drive project staff, consultants, and visitors to various destinations as required.
- Plan routes and timings to optimize safety and efficiency; ensure punctual pick-ups.
- Maintain courtesy, punctuality, and professionalism while driving.
- Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality; provide courteous support to all passengers.
Vehicle Maintenance:
- Carry out daily checks on assigned vehicles (fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.).
- Ensure cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles at all times.
- Promptly report any mechanical problems or accidents to the supervisor.
- Ensure vehicles are serviced on schedule and maintain updated service records.
Record-Keeping:
- Maintain vehicle logbooks accurately, recording mileage, fuel consumption, and movements.
- Keep proper records of fuel and oil usage.
- Assist in monitoring vehicle insurance and registration renewals.
Support to Project Operations:
- Assist with delivery and collection of documents, mail, and parcels.
- Provide logistical support during field missions, trainings, and workshops.
- When required, provide messenger duties and simple clerical support (filing, photocopying) under the direction of the Administrative Secretary.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or supervisor.
- Report accidents or vehicle defects immediately; complete regular verification to ensure vehicles are kept in line with the Project Code of Conduct, including no unauthorized use.
Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attitudes
- Educational Background: Secondary education (Form IV/Form VI or equivalent).
- Experience:
- At least five (5) years’ experience as a Driver, preferably in donor-funded projects, NGOs, or government institutions.
- Level I certificate in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
- Skills and Attitudes:
- Valid and clean driving license (classes C1, C2, C3, or D).
- Advanced Drivers’ Certificate from a recognized institution.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics and ability to carry out minor repairs.
- Good knowledge of road safety regulations and routes within Tanzania.
- Ability to communicate in Kiswahili and basic English.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and reliability.
Transport: Drive project staff, consultants, and visitors to various destinations as required. Plan routes and timings to optimize safety and efficiency; ensure punctual pick-ups. Maintain courtesy, punctuality, and professionalism while driving. Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality; provide courteous support to all passengers. Vehicle Maintenance: Carry out daily checks on assigned vehicles (fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.). Ensure cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles at all times. Promptly report any mechanical problems or accidents to the supervisor. Ensure vehicles are serviced on schedule and maintain updated service records. Record-Keeping: Maintain vehicle logbooks accurately, recording mileage, fuel consumption, and movements. Keep proper records of fuel and oil usage. Assist in monitoring vehicle insurance and registration renewals. Support to Project Operations: Assist with delivery and collection of documents, mail, and parcels. Provide logistical support during field missions, trainings, and workshops. When required, provide messenger duties and simple clerical support (filing, photocopying) under the direction of the Administrative Secretary. Perform any other related duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or supervisor. Report accidents or vehicle defects immediately; complete regular verification to ensure vehicles are kept in line with the Project Code of Conduct, including no unauthorized use.
Educational Background: Secondary education (Form IV/Form VI or equivalent). Experience: At least five (5) years’ experience as a Driver, preferably in donor-funded projects, NGOs, or government institutions. Level I certificate in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Drivers
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 22 2025
Duty Station:
Dodoma | Dodoma | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Drivers will provide safe, timely, and efficient transportation services for the C-SDTP Project Coordination Office (PCO) and implementing partners, ensuring proper care, cleanliness, and preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles. They will report to the Finance and Administration Manager and be hired through competitive recruitment from seconded government staff and/or external candidates.
Main Responsibilities
Transport:
- Drive project staff, consultants, and visitors to various destinations as required.
- Plan routes and timings to optimize safety and efficiency; ensure punctual pick-ups.
- Maintain courtesy, punctuality, and professionalism while driving.
- Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality; provide courteous support to all passengers.
Vehicle Maintenance:
- Carry out daily checks on assigned vehicles (fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.).
- Ensure cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles at all times.
- Promptly report any mechanical problems or accidents to the supervisor.
- Ensure vehicles are serviced on schedule and maintain updated service records.
Record-Keeping:
- Maintain vehicle logbooks accurately, recording mileage, fuel consumption, and movements.
- Keep proper records of fuel and oil usage.
- Assist in monitoring vehicle insurance and registration renewals.
Support to Project Operations:
- Assist with delivery and collection of documents, mail, and parcels.
- Provide logistical support during field missions, trainings, and workshops.
- When required, provide messenger duties and simple clerical support (filing, photocopying) under the direction of the Administrative Secretary.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or supervisor.
- Report accidents or vehicle defects immediately; complete regular verification to ensure vehicles are kept in line with the Project Code of Conduct, including no unauthorized use.
Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attitudes
- Educational Background: Secondary education (Form IV/Form VI or equivalent).
- Experience:
- At least five (5) years’ experience as a Driver, preferably in donor-funded projects, NGOs, or government institutions.
- Level I certificate in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
- Skills and Attitudes:
- Valid and clean driving license (classes C1, C2, C3, or D).
- Advanced Drivers’ Certificate from a recognized institution.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics and ability to carry out minor repairs.
- Good knowledge of road safety regulations and routes within Tanzania.
- Ability to communicate in Kiswahili and basic English.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and reliability.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: high school
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