Driver

About Trees for the Future

Trees for the Future empowers farmers to adopt sustainable land use practices through hands-on training and support, enabling them to break cycles of climate change and poverty while rebuilding their communities' food systems.

About the Role

The Driver will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for Trees for the Future Tanzania staff, goods, and official visitors. This role ensures vehicles are maintained, operated in compliance with road safety regulations, and available to support program activities. Additionally, the Driver supports field teams with logistical and administrative tasks to contribute to effective program implementation and operational efficiency. This position is based in Simiyu (Bariadi), Tanzania and will report to the Administration Officer.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport staff, consultants, partners, visitors, and authorised personnel to field sites, meetings, training, workshops, community engagements, and other official destinations, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.

• Provide transportation support for program implementation, monitoring visits, field operations, emergency travel, and other organisational activities.

• Deliver documents, equipment, supplies, tools, and other organisational assets safely and on time.

• Support logistical and administrative activities, including procurement runs, banking transactions, courier services, airport transfers, and other official assignments.

• Assist in coordinating transport schedules, vehicle utilisation, and logistics for meetings, training, workshops, and events, including loading and unloading materials as required.

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after trips to ensure roadworthiness, including checks on fuel, oil, coolant, tyres, brakes, lights, battery, and other critical components.

• Maintain assigned vehicle(s) in a clean, safe, secure, and serviceable condition at all times.

• Monitor vehicle performance, promptly identify and report mechanical issues, and coordinate routine servicing, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.

• Maintain accurate vehicle records, including mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance history, repairs, and utilisation reports.

• Ensure all vehicle documentation, including insurance, registration, licenses, permits, and inspection certificates, remains valid, current, and readily available.

• Comply with all Tanzanian traffic laws, road safety regulations, and Trees for the Future policies and procedures.

• Apply defensive driving practices and ensure passengers adhere to vehicle safety requirements, including wearing seat belts.

• Assess road, weather, and security conditions to select safe and efficient travel routes.

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, vehicle damage, mechanical failures, security concerns, traffic violations, or other risks to the supervisor.

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of passengers, organisational information, documents, and assets.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with staff, visitors, service providers, government authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Represent Trees for the Future professionally and courteously in all interactions.

• Contribute to effective program delivery by ensuring reliable transportation services and supporting field teams with logistics and operational activities.

• Perform any other official duties assigned by the Administration Officer or management from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of professional driving experience, preferably in an NGO or corporate setting.

• Fluency in Swahili.

• Basic English communication skills are an advantage.

• Strong time management, organisation, and reliability in handling duties.

• Use of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).

• Enthusiastic Advocate for TREES’ Mission and Values.

• A Safe and Reliable Driver.

• A Strong Communicator and Team Player.

• An Organised and Detail-Oriented Professional.

• A Problem-Solver with Mechanical Awareness.

• A Dependable and Adaptable Supporter.