Project Driver -Rise Project

Overview

The Project Driver (PD) provides dedicated transport and logistics support to the project team. The PD will be assigned to operate and maintain a clean motor vehicle in good working condition, be available for approved activities to transport staff and property safely and on schedule, and support the team during travel and route planning. The PD will ensure compliance with USAID, JHU and Jhpiego motor vehicle operation and fuel card use policies and observes road safety requirements in accordance with the Tanzania Road Traffic Act and other driving directives. The PD will coordinate with his/her supervisor, the designated RISE lead driver and the Jhpiego Transport Office on transport maintenance and repair and if alternative transport is necessary.

This position will be closed on June 10, 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated transport services to staff and visitors for pre-approved activities making sure to balance safety and efficiency to reach destination.
• Operate assigned motor vehicle, fuel card, gadgets and accessories for approved purposes only in compliance with applicable internal and external policies.
• Contribute to route planning including departure, travel time and arrival to ensure safety, efficiency and compliance with vehicle speed and parking policies.
• Ensure assigned motor vehicle is maintained in good, clean working condition, and is road worthy in accordance with the Tanzania Road Traffic Act.
• Maintain updated documentation of vehicle use and fueling with required signatures and receipts, reconcile fuel use and submit reports on time.
• Support photocopying, organizing, packing and setting materials required for meetings and trainings against a checklist provided by the activity lead.
• Support receipt of commodities from appointed points of collection, delivery per distribution plan and administer required delivery documentation.
• Administer daily registration of staff and participants using required digital and paper formats during supported meetings or trainings led by Jhpiego.
• Assist with inspecting motor vehicle(s) hired to support planned activities, advice on suitability, and orient driver(s) on documentation and reporting.
• Perform other duties assigned from time-to-time by your supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in donor projects activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Kiswahili and English.
• Field oriented and comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams, able to contribute to teamwork and interact with staff at all levels including government officials.
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability, diplomacy).
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (email, Internet, Word).
• Willingness to live in Iringa, Morogoro, or Njombe.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% time .

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers those contacted during work.
• Good level of computer literacy, conversant with all Microsoft products

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for uploading to include cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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How to Apply:

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