Job Opportunity at Action Against Hunger, Driver
Position: Driver (1 post)
Reports to: Logistics Officer
Location: Action Against Hunger – USA, Singida, Tanzania
Length of Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension
Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Cambodia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Haiti and Somalia. Action Against Hunger-USA has approximately 2000 staff based in the various country offices, Head Quarter in New York City and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated.
In Tanzania, Action Against Hunger was established in December 2015 in Dar es Salaam. The organization entered in partnership with the Government of Tanzania to support the National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP) with the focus on addressing childhood malnutrition. Currently, Action Against Hunger is operational in Dodoma and Singida regions where it is implementing Health, Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods projects.
Summary of Position
As part of the Action Against Hunger USA – Tanzania Country office, the Driver position has the following purpose, engagement and delivery requirements
Purpose
Support the implementation of Action Against Hunger projects through driving project vehicles in the respective regions and districts. The incumbent will also be accountable to maintain and provide general good care and services for the vehicles.
Engagement
- Coordinate with Program and Support staff to ensure efficiency of business processes.
- Liaise with Logistics officer and Finance/Administration Officer for effective service provision on transport and vehicle management.
Delivery
Deliver quality, timely, sustainable and consistent support in transportation to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of the Tanzania Country Office. In addition, ensure appropriate maintenance of Action Against Hunger vehicles for use in the field as may be required
Essential duties
- Drive program vehicles as directed by Administration Officer and provide safe and efficient transportation to the staff and its visitors. He will ensure the safety of passengers, cargo and vehicle and observe traffic rules and road discipline.
- Drive long distance with or without program staff when required and adhere to the rules and regulation.
- Ensure that the vehicle is always clean and in good order and all the documentation e.g. insurance and road license are up to date.
- Perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking oil, fuel, brakes, lights windshield wipers, waters and tire pressures, and report any damage or abnormal condition of the vehicle.
- Keep track of maintenance record of vehicles to ensure that service schedule is adhered to and to remind the employer in advance when vehicle (s) service is due.
- Maintain record of work performed; Fills up all necessary forms, makes timely reports of accidents, incidents and unusual occurrences.
- Ensure necessary steps are taken as required by rules and regulations in case of involvement in an accident, he will report promptly any defects or malfunctioning of the vehicle that require immediate attention to the Supervisor’s, he will assist the Supervisor in planning and control of (regular) services.
- He will check daily status and availability of spares jack and tools and perform minor repairs to the vehicle, change tires, always refuel the vehicle as required and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle.
- He will ensure that the ACF vehicle(s) are only used for official/authorized business and report to supervisor if unauthorized incident (s) took place.
- Deliver parcels, letters and other relevant items to offices and businesses as appropriate.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
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