Position: Project Drivers ( 2 Posts)
Location: Singida, Tanzania
Salary: Local Terms & Conditions applyLocation: Singida, Tanzania
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract
Sightsavers is excited to be recruiting two Project Drivers that will provide secure and timely transport to staff and project partners as a means of giving support to the implementation of the Boresha Macho project plans in Tanzania.
The Project Drivers will provide transport to project staff, partners and deliver goods and/or documents through the life to the Boresha Macho project and using the project calendar, they will register transportation requests and follow up the drive plan and scheduling.
Service vehicle maintenance is also a key responsibility of the Project Drivers, as they will manage the scheduling of vehicle examinations, apply for the renewal for vehicle licence, keep track of car insurance, determine when and what maintenance is required and update monthly mileage records. The Project Drivers will also act as a back-up for reception and will therefore give administrative support towards incoming and outgoing mail deliveries, visitor registration and arrange rooms for meetings and events.
As the successful candidate you will possess;
- Secondary school certificate with driving school training, or equivalent
- Relevant experience, knowledge, skills of VETA VIP driving or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is essential
- Able to at night, weekends, and holidays as required
- Experience of working in an NGO environment is an advantage
- Fluent in English
- The above details are not an exhaustive list of principle accountabilities or requirements for the Project Driver roles, for the complete list please read the full Job Description of this position.
Interviews: W/C 3 August 2020
How to apply
To apply, and for further details about the role, please download an application pack from http://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies – CV’s and Cover letters will not be considered in the application process
Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.
We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.
Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Closing Date: 26th July, 2020.
