Background
Shared Hope
International (SHI) is an International nonprofit
, non-governmental
organization that exists to prevent sex trafficking and restore and bring
justice to women and children who have been victimized through sex trafficking.
SHI is part of a worldwide effort to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and
slavery. The organization operates programs in the United States,
India, Nepal, Jamaica and Africa. Shared Hope leads awareness and training,
prevention strategies, restorative care, research, and policy initiatives to
mobilize a national network of protection for victims.
For the first
time SHI will open its new offices in Tanzania to implement its poverty
eradication and gender based violence projects among women and youth in the
marginal communities of Tanzania. Subsequently, SHI is currently seeking
experienced and capable individuals to fill the two (2) Drivers’ position,
based in in Tabora and Simiyu, with the requirements as stated below:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SOURCE::: Mkaguzi Blog
Position: Drivers (2) – (With experience in NGOs and
Government Institutions)
Reports to:
Country Program Manager
Duty Station:
Tabora and Simiyu regions - Tanzania
Duration: Two
years, with a possibility of extension based on performance
Role overview: To drive passengers,
visitors, run errands and undertake other logistical requests for the project
Office:
Logistics: Consistently ensure that
SHI’s vehicle and driving policies and good practices are followed at all
times. Manage vehicles as requested, including cleaning; checking toolbox
contents are complete; daily checks; weekly servicing; tax, entering journeys
in the SHI log books at all times, organizing repairs and approving work done
with SHI agreed mechanics. Promptly report vehicle running problems or damage
to the vehicle to the relevant employee in SHI’s Administration Team. Run
messages, collect pro-forma invoices, from suppliers, help load/unload and
transport equipment and undertake other logistic duties as requested.
Volunteer Support: Drive
volunteers, employees and official passengers carefully and safely at all times
around the region. Ensure all necessary official documents are available in the
vehicle being driven.
Fulfill other
tasks from time to time that are in line within the responsibility of the
posts.
Skills,
qualifications and experience required:
§ The
candidates should have: Essential Full, valid, clean driving licenses and
significant level of driving experience with class “C”.
§ Familiar
with and able to undertake basic 4WD vehicle checks and servicing.
§ Excellent
knowledge of the Country’s geography especially the target regions (Tabora and
Simiyu).
§ Good
understanding of English.
§ Holding
of School Certificate (Ordinary Certificate).
§ Ability
to work well in a team.
§ Able
to plan the order of daily work efficiently using own initiatives.
§ Able
to travel and spend time away from home for extended periods of time. § Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
§ Flexibility
to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an
international organization with progressive work standards.
§ Commitment
to SHI’s values and sensitivity to equal opportunities particularly regarding
HIV&AIDS, disability and gender.
§ Desirable
Experience working with international Non-Government Organizations and
Experiences in working with Government Officials.
Required Foreign Language: Fluency in oral and written
English
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
If you’re
eligible Please send your application via e-mail: sharedhopetanzania@gmail.com before 20th January, 2016 not later than
15:00HRS. Applications should be enclosed in a single document i.e Cover letter
and CV, do not send certificates.