Regional Drivers at Chemonics | May 2024

Chemonics seeks Regional Drivers for the USAID/Tanzania Lishe (Nutrition) Project. The five-year project aims to strengthen health and food market systems that promote the adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The Regional Driver will be located in one of the Project’s five regions of Njombe, Songwe, Rukwa, Katavi, and Kigoma.  Travel to Lishe’s other regional offices may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Driving assigned project vehicle daily, as assigned and/or preapproved by supervisor; including on scheduled field trips, project-related trips within the assigned region and other regions, and other driving assignments as required.
• Ensuring cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Checking assigned vehicle weekly to ensure that it is operational and safe to drive. On a weekly basis, checking  the oil, radiator, fan belt, brake fluid, wipers, tires, lights, and signals.
• Initiating and supervising required repairs and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles
• Fulfilling project reporting requirements, including maintaining records on vehicle routing and condition.
• Ensuring passenger safety by obeying traffic laws, driving carefully, and ensuring each person in the vehicle wears a seatbelt.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• Valid Tanzanian driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Minimum five years of experience of driving work.
• Experience working for an international donor-funded project preferred.
• Understanding of auto mechanics required. Certification in mechanics or automobile maintenance beneficial.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

Application Instructions: 

Please submit your application and CV through this link. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. This application will close on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors