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| Job Title: | Transport Coordinator |
| Location: | Based in Morogoro, Tanzania |
Reporting to:
Responsible for: | Country Programme Manager (CPM)
Drivers and security guards |
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General Information
Raleigh
International is a youth and sustainable development charity which
enables people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities, especially
young people, to develop as leaders, team players and global citizens
through participating in sustainable community development and
environmental protection projects.
Raleigh
International has nearly 30 years of experience of running its
programmes and expeditions around the world. Raleigh International is
very excited as we start our new operation in Tanzania, including both
our highly regarded expeditions and our new International Citizen
Service programme on behalf of the UK’s Department for International
Development.
Overall purpose of the job
Raleigh
International operates in many rural locations in Tanzania and the
purpose of this key role will be to coordinate the safe movement of
personnel and equipment around the country in support of country
programme objectives. This will include managing a team of drivers and
security guards; coordinating local transport providers and ensuring
that Raleigh Tanzania’s vehicles are maintained in good working order at
all times.
Responsibilities:
- Line
management of drivers and security guards employed by Raleigh Tanzania,
enforcing high standards of driving safety at all times.
- Inspection
and maintenance of all Raleigh Tanzania vehicles to manufacturers
specifications and keeping clear maintenance records.
- Ensuring Raleigh Tanzania vehicles meet legal requirements.
- Scheduling of driver and vehicle movements in consultation with the CPM and to act as a driver when required.
- Coordination
of local transport providers (bus and truck operators) to move
volunteers and equipment in accordance with Raleigh International’s
standard operating procedures.
- Negotiation with local transport providers to ensure best value and safety, governed by written service agreements.
- Working as a team player in supporting Raleigh Tanzania’s country programme delivery.
- Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested by the CPM.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Extensive experience in off-road driving using 4-wheel drive vehicles.
- Knowledge and experience in fleet management, including supervisión of staff.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of managing a budget and keeping accurate financial records.
- An enthusiastic, energetic personality, witha ‘can do’ attitude
- Commitment to the aims, ethos and culture of Raleigh International
- Clean driving licence
- Competence in using computers to manage and present information.
Desirable
- Vehicle repair and maintenance skills.
- Experience of working with young people of different cultures and backgrounds.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- An understanding of international, environmental and development issues.
Other Information
Values & Behaviours
Raleigh’s
core values are Drive, Courage, Integrity, and Discovery. Our staff are
expected to be passionate about, and proud of their role. Team working
is fundamental to our standards, by assisting others and taking on
additional responsibilities / tasks if necessary. We are also results
driven, committed and self-motivated to achieving targets, embracing
accountability for our own actions.
Raleigh
International is committed to ensuring the health, safety, welfare and
development of all young people with whom it works regardless of gender,
age, stage of development, disability, sexual orientation, religion,
culture or ethnicity. All participants who take part in projects
organised by us should enjoy taking part in these without fear of harm.
We guide staff and volunteers to show respect for and understanding of
young people’s rights and their safety and welfare and by so doing,
conduct themselves in a way that reflects our principles.
Application information
To
apply for this role please send a covering letter explaining how you
meet the requirements presented in the Person Specification above, plus a
copy of your Curriculum Vitae / resume to Mr Michael Combellack m.combellack@raleighinternatio nal.org
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Interviews will be held: Week commencing 2nd September 2013
Starting date: Week Commencing 16th September 2013 with induction days prior to start date
Clinicians-Three Posts -
Clinicians-Three Posts
Bethsaida Health Centre
Date Listed: Aug 18, 2013
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Musoma
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2013
Start Date: Oct 01, 2013
Position Description:
Bethsaida Health Centre is one of the private health facilities in
Musoma Municipal
locaed at
Kwangwa in
kigera ward. It is now looking for qualified clinicians to fill the openings.
Qualified Tanzanians are welcome to apply for these posts. applicants
who have diploma from recognized institutions can apply.
Enrolled Nurse-Two Posts -
Enrolled Nurse-Two Posts
Bethsaida Health Centre
Position Description:
Bethsaida
Health Centre is now welcoming the qualified Tanzanians for the above
posts,experienced applicants are invited to fill the openings.
Application Instructions:
send your CV along with cover letter, and copies of academic certificates plus a copy of birth certificate to:
Doctor
Incharge
Bethsaida Health Centre
P.O.BOX 666
Musoma Mara
*only successful
candidates will be contacted.