Driver/Field Assistant

Company Industry: NGO Job Level: Entry Level Work Type: Full Time Highest Qualification: Not Specified Years of Experience: 1 year Location: Other Arusha District Arusha Description Responsibilities Driver/Field Assistant will perform the following duties among others: -Keep vehicle clean -Operate vehicle in safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards -Regularly inspect the vehicle and regularly take it for general maintenance services as specified in the manufacture’s manual in order to keep the vehicle in good condition -Advise project manager or administrative assistant and staff in due course on minor or major repairs as soon as problem is detected -Take vehicle for routine servicing as specified in the manual and in case it is necessary with approval -Drive Official vehicles as assigned in a safe and courteous manner at all times using defensive driving techniques -Assist in the delivery of mail, equipment, supplies, documents to partners and other institutions as required -Update the vehicle logbook on a daily basis with the trips undertaken indicating start and end kms, the trip description and the responsible officer -Liaise regularly with staff, project manager and administrative officer on weekly activities -Assist in any other activities as needed Professional Requirements -The candidates must possess at least category C driving license -At least completed secondary school education -Must possess at least a form four certificate -Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili and English -Prior experience driving 4X4 vehicles in city streets and rural rough roads in Tanzania will be appreciated -Mechanical experience will be an added advantage General Information: The initial period for this position is one and half years with possibility of renewal. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package. Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates. telephone number, email address. and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania, Plot No. 25. Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road. Mikocheni Industrial Area P.O. Box 34441, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania or by email to: IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org A client seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a Driver/Field Assistant

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