Job description
This post is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Tanzania
UNFPA Tanzania country office is in the process of recruiting a driver to support the implementation of the Reproductive Maternal New-born Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) project in Simiyu. The project intends to Strengthening health systems to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in the region. The candidate will be based in Simiyu region and will support the implementation of the 2 year project (2017 – 2018) funded by KOICA and implemented by UNFPA in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) and President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG).
The post of Driver is located in UNFPA Simiyu Field Office and will work unders the overall guidance of the International Operations Manager and directly supervised Project Coordinator based in Simiyu Region.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Completed Secondary Level education. Basic trainings in the driving and vehicle industry will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Valid driver’s license
- Three years work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions
- Skills in minor vehicle repairs
Languages: Fluency in the language of the duty station; knowledge of the UN language of the duty station. Knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable
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