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Job Description External job advert – Driver position (1) – AIRD Tanzania Program Date: 28.09.2026 About African Initiatives for Relief and Development The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit organization. AIRD provides technical and operational support, including supply chain, logistics, and infrastructure, in collaboration with Relief and Development Partners operating in disaster-affected, poverty-stricken, and development-focused areas. Our partners include UN agencies, international donors, national organizations, and governments. AIRD has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (including sexual harassment), and any form of discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo thorough background checks. AIRD Tanzania Program is seeking for qualified National personnel for the position below: Position Position: Driver – AIRD, Tanzania Program based in Makere Reporting to: Fleet Officer Summary The Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned project vehicles in support of official duties only. Reporting to Fleet Officer, the role ensures strict adherence [...]

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Safely and responsibly operating assigned vehicle for authorized official missions.

- Ensuring the assigned vehicle is used strictly for authorized missions only, with no unauthorized trips, passengers, or cargo.

- Ensuring that transported cargo in accordance with approved mission orders, waybills, and dispatch instructions.

- Ensuring full accountability for the assigned vehicle, including mileage, fuel usage, and condition.

- Correctly and consistently completing vehicle logbooks and Smart Fleet trip records.

- Proper handling, securing, and protection of cargo during loading, transportation, and offloading.

- Ensuring all mission orders, waybills, delivery notes, and handover documents are correctly completed and signed at the end of each assignment.

- Ensuring the vehicles are serviced regularly in line with fleet maintenance schedules and reporting faults promptly.

- Planning routes based on road conditions, access limitations, weather, and safety considerations.

- Completing vehicle logbooks, and fuel records accurately and consistently.

REQUIREMENTS

- , and insurance or police procedures as required.

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QUALIFICATIONS

- & licensing Clean driving record with proven knowledge of Tanzanian traffic laws.

- Valid driving license – Class C, C1, D, E (Heavy goods vehicles, Coaster, Light Vehicle and Bus), supported by license verification letter issued by respective Authority.

- 3-years’ experience as a driver.

- Experience working with an INGO or humanitarian organization will be an advantage.

- Knowledge & skills Knowledge of Tanzanian traffic laws, road safety regulations, and defensive driving practices.

- Practical understanding of fleet management procedures, including trip authorization, logbooks, waybills.

- Basic mechanical knowledge to identify early signs of vehicle faults and perform minor, approved preventive checks.

- Knowledge of fuel management procedures, fuel control measures, and consumption monitoring.

- Ability to accurately record mileage, fuel usage, and trip details with high attention to detail.

- Familiarity with humanitarian/INGO operating environments, including field and camp settings preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Application instructions Qualified and Interested candidates should submit their applications with: Cover Letter CV (not more than 2 pages) Copies of ONLY relevant Academic Certificates converted to PDF, merged into one document Send via email to [email protected] . Applications Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.