Driver Job Opportunities at Danish Refugee Council September, 2022
Overall purpose of the role:
The objectives of this position is to perform the driving of DRC vehicles and ensure the safety of staff, looking after the vehicle assigned to you and ensuring that DRC driving rules and regulations as well as those of the United Republic of Tanzania are strictly adhered to.
Responsibilities:
• To perform all regular driving vehicles duties for DRC Tanzania
• To ensure that you are familiar with safety procedures relating to vehicle and travel, and that all procedures and guidelines are followed.
• To take responsibility for the safety of passengers, and to ensure both driver and passengers fasten seat belts at all times.
• To ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and fueled at all times
• To carry out daily checks (water, oil, battery, tires, windscreen wipers, etc.) and clean the vehicles to which you are driving
• To accurately record all journeys made in the log sheets of the vehicle.
• To ensure that all traffic regulations in Tanzania and speed limits are observed at all times.
• To adhere to all security guidelines of DRC
• Responsible for all equipment’s and tools on board on the vehicle and account for.
• Responsible for goods loaded in the vehicle and delivered to the recipient in good conditions.
• To ensure that the vehicle is securely locked at all times when not in use
• To perform related duties as and when required by DRC
Experience and technical competencies:
• Minimum 2 years working experience especially within the rough road context
• A valid driving license which covers all light vehicle
• Responsible attitude and a mature understanding of the nature of the work
• Experience of driving four-wheel drive vehicles
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Verbal and written in English
Education:
• Secondary education level is required
• Driving college certificates
Languages:
• Fluent in English
Key stakeholders:
• Donors
• Danish Refugee Council staff members
• Beneficiaries
Core competencies Basic Advanced Expert
Striving for excellence
Collaborating
Taking the lead
Communicating
Demonstrating integrity
• Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
• Advanced: I can work independently at a full professional level.
• Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.dr