Project Driver at Railway Children

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Job Description

This position is established for the effective delivery and efficient transport services for the  project staff and activities as required in Favor of the Railway Children Africa Kesho Bora  Project or Mwanza Project.

Job Industry

Driving

Job Salary Currency

TZS

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

 Safe Driving  

  • To drive safely and comfort the organization’s vehicles to different destinations i.e.  field sites while discharging office duties.
  • Ensures that the Logbook for the vehicles is properly maintained and filled  appropriately for each trip and destinations.
  • Ensure all employees, visitors or beneficiaries boarding the vehicle have been  authorized to do so by relevant organization authorities.
  • Maintaining the organization’s vehicles and managing preventive repairs for them.
  • Ensuring motor vehicle general Services are fully made after every 5,000 kilometres  and the vehicles are maintained clean always and on a regular basis.
  • Refuelling the vehicle on time and requesting fuel top ups as required.
  • Ensure Admin  personnel and supervisor has approved the fuel requests.
  • Ensure that the vehicle’s tires are of the required standard and the toolbox is  available in the car all the time.
  • Prepare the Monthly Fuel Consumption Report for Vehicles based on the travel  Request Form and Logbook so that to allocate cost per project/Donor Funds and  submit together with scanned/physical vehicle request, fuel top ups and mileage  logbooks for reconciliation to Admin Personnel and supervisor for reviews
  • Orient new employees and refresh existing employees on general vehicle usage and  safety while on their trips. This may be extended to visitors and beneficiaries where  appropriate.

 

 

B: Logistics & Other Office Support 

  • To dispatch office documents and parcels as may be directed by supervisors.
  • Support the administrative functions of the department on logistics, storage and  procurement of items including production of reports whenever necessary and  requested by supervisor.

 

C: Other Duties: 

  • Any other duties in relation to the above as assigned by your supervisor.

 

G: General duties 

 
  • Uphold and work within Railway Children’s policies and procedures.
  • Actively promote and embody Railway Children’s core values of Integrity, Bravery,  Innovation and Effectiveness across the organisation and partners.
  • Travel to Railway Children’s field operations as and when required.
  • Undertake any other duties, as appropriate to the post, as delegated by the line  manager.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Driving Sound knowledge of various vehicle management skills. Also being familiar with Tanzania’s environment and locations Driving and traffic road signs understanding, 3+ years’ experience in NGO Driving or other reputable organization. A certificate from NIT is an added advantage

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Flexible can-do mentality.
  • Alignment with core organizational values.
  • A strong commitment to the principle of transparency and integrity in finance  practices.
  • Commitment to working on the cause of children in difficult circumstances.
  • Willingness to travel extensively.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Dynamism and a strong sense of ‘doing what it takes’ for the cause.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and return it to jobs.mwanza@railwaychildren.or.tz

Close Date

14/02/2026