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Project Driver/ Administrative Assistant, Bahari Yetu
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BACKGROUND:
IUCN’s Tanzania Country Programme supports priorities defined under Tanzania's National Development Plan, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, National Climate Change Strategy, Agriculture and Water Sector Development Strategies and Marine and Fisheries Action Plans, Blue Economy Policies and Strategies, IUCN Intersessional Plan 2021-2024 as well as relevant Multi-lateral environmental agreements. Our 2030 strategic goals include sustainable land and landscapes management, conservation of critical natural habitats, Integrated water resources management, capacity building for climate change adaptation and mitigation, and Coastal and ocean resilience (COR) building.
IUCN’s Tanzania Country Programme is currently implementing a project called “PAMOJA TUHIFADHI BAHARI YETU – with a short form Bahari Yetu”. This is a 4-year project (2024 – 2028) with the overall goal of improving environmental protection and biodiversity conservation of the coastal and marine ecosystems in Tanzania. This project is funded by the European Union through the ‘Blue Economy for job creation and climate change adaptation programme’: a 110 M EUR programme that aims to contribute to a climate resilient Blue Economy on the Tanzanian coastal cities and ecosystems. The project is implemented in parts of the Mtwara, Coastal and Dar es Salaam regions and Unguja Island in Zanzibar. The project consists of four components:
i. Protection of Marine Resources Biodiversity,
ii. Strengthen Community-led Management of Coastal Forests,
iii. Combat plastic litter in marine and estuary water bodies,
iv. Improve institutional capacities for research, monitoring, surveillance and management of coastal and marine resources.
The project is designed to feed into the Great Blue Wall Initiative. The Great Blue Wall is a Western Indian Ocean (WIO)-born, Africa-driven roadmap to achieve a nature positive world by 2030. It aims at unlocking unprecedented nature-based recovery efforts through the establishment of a transformational movement. Its goal is to dramatically accelerate and upscale ocean conservation actions while enhancing socio-ecological resilience and the development of a regenerative blue economy by catalyzing political leadership and financial support.
IUCN Tanzania is therefore seeking high caliber Project drivers to support project operations. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, the Driver /Administrative Clerk will provide administrative support and provide reliable and safe driving services to the project team.
Two positions are open, one each based in Dar es Salaam and Mtwara regions with frequent travels to project sites.
The specific duties of the Driver/Administrative Clerk’s will include:
Car maintenance;
Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and road worthy;
Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill the Log Book properly;
Ensure proper maintenance and serving of the assigning vehicle is taken place on day-to-day and report on supervisors on time;
Meet official personnel at the airport and make the arrangements for the accommodation services;
Drive project vehicle for transportation of authorized personnel and delivery/collection of consignment, pouch and other items;
Make field trips in/or out project locations;
Prepare monthly mileage summary with oil consumption and report to supervisor;
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, perform minor repairs and arrange for other related repairs;
Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
Perform all other related duties.
Clerical responsibilities;
Support and assist the Field officers in performing registry-related duties, such as photocopying, providing messenger services, scanning and archiving documents;
Provide logistical support to the finance and administration officer to the organization and preparation of all workshops, meetings and events;
Arrange the technical aspect of procurement of equipment, furniture and office supplies;
Perform all other clerical related duties, upon request.
Other Duties;
Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.
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• POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education; Holder of form IV certificate with driving certificate from recognized institutions. Mechanical certificate is required. Clean and Valid Driving license. Advanced Drivers' Grade 2 (VIP) certification will be an added advantage. Work Experience; At least three years of continuous driving experience. Experience in administrative work, preferably in an international organisation; Language Requirements: Good knowledge of English and fluent in Swahili; Core Competencies; Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team. Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provides a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner. Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach. Functional Competencies; Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability; Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure; Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views. Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to prioritize tasking and manage workflow in a high pressure environment. Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Able to travel when required. |
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