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About this job
Reporting to: Senior Finance and Accounting Officer
Summary
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to Lifewater International (LI) staff and other officials and mission members, meeting LI highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of maturity and responsibility and excellent knowledge of protocol, and safety security issues.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Provide reliable and safe driving services and ensuring safety of the passengers
Keep abreast of the traffic rules and regulations as well as road security awareness to enable safe, and on-time arrival for any movement including meeting and appointments
Maintain daily vehicle logs, inspections, daily kilometers, fuel consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs
Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plan and reports, awareness of the vehicle servicing and required items for vehicle services
Ensure that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good working order
Make minor repairs and recommendations for major repairs
Change oil, check tires, spare tires, jack, lights horn, clutch, and breaks
Ensure the vehicle has sufficient fuel at all times
In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed, written accident reports as required by delegate’s procedures and authorities
Assist the office staff in filling, photocopying, and maintaining the required records
Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a secondary School Education Certificate/Advanced Secondary School Education Certificate
Possession of a Valid Driving License class C for a period of not less than 3 years plus at least three years’ driving experiences
Attending Vocational Education and Learning Authority (VETA) or National Institute of Transport is an added advantage
Certification in mechanics and vehicle maintenance is required and added advantage
Preferred working experience with an international organization or donor project/NGO sector
Personal Skills and Qualities
Excellent driving skills
Good Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions
Skills in minor vehicle repair
Ability to be on time
Ability to work after normal office hours
Good communication skills with BASIC English comprehension both verbal and understanding
Respect Diversities with Good personal qualities
Good knowledge of the region where the duty station is (Shinyanga Region)
Summary
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to Lifewater International (LI) staff and other officials and mission members, meeting LI highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of maturity and responsibility and excellent knowledge of protocol, and safety security issues.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Provide reliable and safe driving services and ensuring safety of the passengers
Keep abreast of the traffic rules and regulations as well as road security awareness to enable safe, and on-time arrival for any movement including meeting and appointments
Maintain daily vehicle logs, inspections, daily kilometers, fuel consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs
Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plan and reports, awareness of the vehicle servicing and required items for vehicle services
Ensure that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good working order
Make minor repairs and recommendations for major repairs
Change oil, check tires, spare tires, jack, lights horn, clutch, and breaks
Ensure the vehicle has sufficient fuel at all times
In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed, written accident reports as required by delegate’s procedures and authorities
Assist the office staff in filling, photocopying, and maintaining the required records
Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a secondary School Education Certificate/Advanced Secondary School Education Certificate
Possession of a Valid Driving License class C for a period of not less than 3 years plus at least three years’ driving experiences
Attending Vocational Education and Learning Authority (VETA) or National Institute of Transport is an added advantage
Certification in mechanics and vehicle maintenance is required and added advantage
Preferred working experience with an international organization or donor project/NGO sector
Personal Skills and Qualities
Excellent driving skills
Good Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions
Skills in minor vehicle repair
Ability to be on time
Ability to work after normal office hours
Good communication skills with BASIC English comprehension both verbal and understanding
Respect Diversities with Good personal qualities
Good knowledge of the region where the duty station is (Shinyanga Region)