Driver in Tanga
Company: World Vision
Location: Tanzania
State: Tanga Jobs
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Tanzania
Closing Date: October, 2025.
Job Description
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
World Vision Tanzania (WVT) anticipates receiving funds from the European Union (EU) to implement the Integrated Approach to Sustainable Cooking Solutions Programme, known as Accelerating Reforestation for the Development of Households in Tanga (ARDHI Tanga). The overall objective of ARDHI Tanga is to contribute to sustainable forest management and wood-fuel production in Tanga through enhanced natural resource management and sustainable wood-fuel value chains.
The expected outcomes of the project include communities having increased understanding and appreciation of, and advocating for, sustainable natural resource management; increased and equitable use of sustainable forest management practices with a focus on charcoal value chains; and increased income and resilience for young people, women, and people with disabilities through alternative sustainable livelihood options. The project will be implemented in 4 District Councils of the Tanga region, which are Handeni, Kilindi, Mkinga, and Pangani. The Position will be based in Korogwe, Tanga Region
WVT seeks to find a qualified project driver. The driver will be responsible for driving WVT vehicles so as to facilitate staff/visitor movements as assigned by the project manager and keep the vehicle clean and in good working condition. Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Activity
To drive all WVT Project vehicles as planned (10%)
End Results
The safe arrival of passengers and goods
Timely arrival to the destination
Safe arrival of the vehicle
Drive safely to avoid causing accidents to other road users
Activity
To ensure that the general state of the vehicle has been regularly & timely checked (before and after use). (10%)
End Results
The vehicle is timely serviced
Well-maintained vehicle
Well-cleaned vehicle
To ensure the vehicle is always in a good usable condition. The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition
Activity
Clerical services provision (5%)
End Results
Timely support to all project staff as legally planned
Support smooth and quick dispatch and delivery of documents between WVT and other stakeholders.
Timely delivery of payloads
Activity
Maintain Logbooks (10%)
End Results
All mileage recorded should be legally authorized
Mileage recording in the logbook whenever refueling the vehicle
There will be a proper recording of mileage covered against fuel consumed
There will be a proper recording of mileage for normal service
Activity
To ensure all required documents for the vehicle are valid and safely kept, Insurance, road safety stickers, availability of tool kit, triangles, reflectors, a fire extinguisher & a first aid kit. (10%)
End Results
Timely replacement of vehicle-identified kits on expiry (including first aid, fire extinguisher, etc)
There will be proper adherence to road traffic rules
Activity
Ensure all visitors sign the child protection forms as soon as they are picked up. (5%)
End Results
Explain the purpose of signing the child protection form to visitors before they sign
The timely signing of child protection forms for visitors on arrival
Activity
To ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded either by people or luggage (10%)
End Results
To increase the life span of the tires
Adherence to the traffic rules and regulations
Activity
Report any adverse observation of a vehicle to the Senior Transport Officer
End Results
The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition
To reduce the risk of accidents
Activity
Remind/advise Senior Transport Officer to matters of services and repairs of vehicles (5%)
End Results
Adherence to the Planned Preventive Maintenance
The vehicles will be in roadworthy condition
Activity
Other duties as assigned by the employer (5%)
End Results
There will be smooth support for any other legal activities assigned to drivers
Activity
Ensure that the vehicles are serviced as per the Planned Preventive Maintenance. (10%)
End Results
There will be a safe arrival of both passengers and goods
The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition.
The lifespan of the vehicle will be increased
Activity
Adhere to WVT’s Vehicle Policy all the time (10%)
End Results
There will be no picking up people in the vehicle who are not authorized, referring to the policy of the organization
There will be timely parking and an allowed departure time of the WVT Project Vehicles unless legal permission is granted
There will be no overspeeding and therefore a reduction of accidents
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATION FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
At least three years’ experience as a driver
Safe driving record
Must be well acquainted with basic knowledge of vehicle parts and be able to diagnose vehicle-related faults in the first place.
Long-distance driving experience
Good oral communication ability.
Polite, easy-going, and able to work with a variety of different people and cultures.
Ability to work after normal working hours to transport staff/consultants to the airport and other locations.
Strong language capability in both Kiswahili and English.
Must be honest and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity.
Ability to write a work-related report.
Required license, registration, and certification
Valid class C (C1, C2, C3) driving license
Form Four with NIT Advanced Driving Certificate or VETA Advanced Driving Certificate
Preferred Education, Knowledge, and Qualifications
A certificate in logistics and administration/procurement is the added advantage
Experience working in NGOs will be an added advantage (International NGOs)
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
Work environment: Office-based with regular travel to the field
Travel: Domestic travel is required.
Physical Requirements
3+ years of driving
Language Requirements
Ability to communicate in English and good command of Kiswahili
A good relationship with other staff
DECISION MAKING
Should be able to make a decision that does not affect/interfere with others’ dignity and the organization’s ethical, regulatory, and policy matters.
CORE COMPETENCIES
☐ Be Safe and Resilient
☒ Deliver Results
☐ Build Relationships
☒ Be Accountable
☒ Learn and Develop
☐ Improve and Innovate
☐ Partner and Collaborate
☐ Embrace Change
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Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only
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