The Boat Captain will be responsible for safely transporting project officers, beekeepers, equipment, and other necessary materials during hive monitoring and community outreach activities. The captain will ensure the safety of passengers and cargo, perform minor maintenance on the boat and engine, and adhere to all safety and operational regulations for water transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure punctuality and readiness for all scheduled trips.
• Operate the boat safely and in compliance with Tanzanian maritime transport laws and regulations.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and cargo (including beekeeping equipment) during trips.
• Conduct safety checks and minor maintenance before and after each trip.
• Maintain cleanliness and good condition of the boat.
• Report any boat issues or malfunctions to the supervisor immediately (within 3 hours).
• Keep accurate records of trips, fuel usage, and maintenance in provided logbooks.
• Ensure the boat and its engine are securely stored when not in use.
• Operate the boat carefully, avoiding high speed or reckless handling.
• Recommend and follow safety precautions for passengers and equipment during operations.

Applicant Qualifications

• Must possess a valid boat operating license recognized by the Tanzania Maritime Authority (TMA).
• Must have experience operating boats in rivers (preference given to those familiar with the Kilombero River).
• Ability to perform minor boat repairs.
• Strong attention to safety and good communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge in environmental conservation, wildlife, or related projects.
• Awareness of wildlife behavior and safety precautions, especially in areas with dangerous animals such as hippos and crocodiles.
• Must be a competent swimmer, particularly in deep waters.

• Ensure punctuality and readiness for all scheduled trips.
• Operate the boat safely and in compliance with Tanzanian maritime transport laws and regulations.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and cargo (including beekeeping equipment) during trips.
• Conduct safety checks and minor maintenance before and after each trip.
• Maintain cleanliness and good condition of the boat.
• Report any boat issues or malfunctions to the supervisor immediately (within 3 hours).
• Keep accurate records of trips, fuel usage, and maintenance in provided logbooks.
• Ensure the boat and its engine are securely stored when not in use.
• Operate the boat carefully, avoiding high speed or reckless handling.
• Recommend and follow safety precautions for passengers and equipment during operations.

• Valid boat operating license recognized by the Tanzania Maritime Authority (TMA).
• Experience operating boats in rivers.
• Ability to perform minor boat repairs.
• Strong attention to safety and good communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge in environmental conservation, wildlife, or related projects.
• Awareness of wildlife behavior and safety precautions.
• Competent swimmer.

• Must possess a valid boat operating license recognized by the Tanzania Maritime Authority (TMA).
• Must have experience operating boats in rivers.
• Strong attention to safety and good communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge in environmental conservation, wildlife, or related projects.
• Awareness of wildlife behavior and safety precautions.
• Must be a competent swimmer.