Project Driver & Operations Assistant

The Project Driver & Operations Assistant provides safe and professional transportation services to support programme implementation and organizational operations. The role also offers administrative, logistical, and operational support across projects and departments to ensure efficient office functioning and high-quality programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Plan vehicle ensuring it is fit for purpose to deliver the project, including fuel management and maintaining vehicle operating books.
• Ensure staff and property safety and security, and compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Support the planning and delivery of project activities, coordination of meetings and events.
• Manage records and documentation, stakeholder service, and other administrative processes to facilitate efficient operations and business continuity.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and operational support across projects and departments.
• Travel frequently to project locations and support office administration and project logistics during periods when transportation services are not required.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, customer service, and commitment to organizational values and safeguarding standards.

Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, Records Management, Logistics Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Additional training in office administration, records management, customer service, or administrative support will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience with an NGO, international organization, government institution, or reputable private-sector organization.
• Proven experience driving on urban, rural, and remote field roads.
• Experience supporting project operations, trainings, workshops, meetings, and community engagements.
• Experience providing administrative, logistical, or office support services.
• Experience maintaining vehicle logbooks, fuel records, travel records, and related documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office productivity tools.
• Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence (Class C or higher).
• Formal professional driver training from a recognized driving institution.
• Mandatory Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of road safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge and ability to perform routine vehicle inspections.
• First Aid Certification will be an added advantage.
• Clean driving record with no history of serious traffic violations or preventable accidents.

Skills

• Professional Driving Experience
• Defensive Driving
• Road safety regulations
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Vehicle Inspection
• Project Operations
• Administrative Support
• Logistical Support
• Records Management Projects
• Vehicle Logbook Management
• Fuel Records Management
• Travel Records Management
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Office Management
• Customer Service
• First Aid Certification