Driver at Good Neighbors
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Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established in 2005 and our efforts work towards creating an environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.
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Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role;
Position: Driver
Reports to: Office Project Manager, Admin In charge personnel
Location: Makere Compound in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania
Contract Duration: 5 months and subject to renewal on yearly basis based on performance or/and funding availability.
Objective
Driver will be responsible to support transport service in accordance with organization policy and procedures. He/she is responsible for arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicle, planning each route based on road and traffic conditions. Ultimately, organization depends on him/her for the transportation needs. To be considered for this role, he/she should have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no traffic violations together with below position requirements.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Proper parking at the office compound and on official trips.
- Ensure budget request (BR) preparation for monthly parking fee through docwave
- Ensure cleaning of vehicle and its equipment at all times and preparation of budget request (BR) for monthly vehicle cleaning expense.
- Conduct regular vehicle inspection and report any defect to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Control and safe keeping of vehicle, tool kit, spare part and other equipment.
- Timely renewal of vehicle insurance and related licenses’ at least one month before expiring date.
- Ensure vehicle general service 5000 kilometer before due date for the next service and any other vehicle maintenance.
- Recording vehicle mileage before any trip and after returning to office in the vehicle log book.
- Ensure proper signing of vehicle log book before and after the trip.
- Ensure proper recording of fuel refilling (liters obtained and amount purchased) and recording vehicle maintenance book as may be required.
- Ensure proper control of vehicle fuel.
- Requesting Fuel Vehicle to the system.
- To prepare monthly vehicle report every 5th of each month and submit to vehicle in charge staff
- Report any defect/accident/incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner and make follow up for vehicle maintenance as maybe instructed.
- Fill incident report form with relevant document (Police report, pictures and so forth) and submit
to for approval.
- Report progress/status of any assigned work and make follow up closely.
- Required to achieve 70% of individual annual targets
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
- Certificate in Driving from NIT Advanced Course Grade Two (VIP) Self-defense in driving
- Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in driving and vehicle management
- Experience in working in office-based environment, experience working with NGO is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
- Familiar with GPS devices
- Experience and ability in driving long distance and hours.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking and creativity skills
- Basic computers skills such as MS Office, Word, Excel, etc
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Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Honesty, integrity, transparency and professionalism.
- Self-motivational and organizational skills.
- Flexible including taking weekends, nights and long hours.
- Ability to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions.
- Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage.
- Sincerity, patience, tact and the ability to earn the trust of others.
- Perform other duties as may be required.
Application Instructions:
- All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 09th August, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- When applying please attach detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees.
- All applications should be addressed to Country Director, Good Neighbors Tanzania, P.O. Box 33104, Dar es Salaam.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses.
- Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.
- Good Neighbors Tanzania has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNTZ must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. Please Click here to access and review GN Safeguarding Policy.
Volunteer in seaweed project at Good Neighbors
Volunteer Opportunity
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established in 2005 and our efforts work towards creating an environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.
Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role;
Position: Volunteer in seaweed project
Reports to: Project Supervisor
Location: Zanzibar- Tanzania
Contract Duration: 5 months, subject to renewal based on mutual agreement, performance or/and funding availability.
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Objective
Under the overall authority of the Country Director (CD) of Good Neighbors Tanzania (GNTZ), the position Volunteer will be responsible for the direction, management, and oversight of all aspects of the Seaweed Project in Zanzibar and coordinate and implement strategies through developing programs and empowerment activities according to organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervision of Seaweed farmers in Zanzibar, which includes; ➢Day-to-day directions and monitoring of the progress of work.
➢ Prepare, check, and review reports work plans, BRQs, FSS and other documents within the Seaweed Project, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission.
- Assisting local farmers in the cultivation and maintenance of seaweed farms. This may include planting, harvesting, and caring for the seaweed beds training and skill development during the project implementation.
- Engaging with local communities in participating in community meetings, workshops, and educational programs to raise awareness about the project’s objectives and benefits.
- Collecting and recording data on seaweed growth rates, productivity, and overall project outcomes may be part of your responsibilities. Analyzing this data could help improve the project’s efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare and submit periodic/thematic reports such as Monthly reports and activity plans.
- Ensure gathering of PR data from the field (photos, interviews, stories, etc), the present project in media
- Project administration: Helping with administrative tasks, such as organizing schedules, coordinating activities, and documenting progress.
- Helping with administrative tasks, such as organizing schedules, coordinating activities, and documenting progress.
- Any other related duties as may be assigned.
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
- A bachelor’s degree/Diploma in a relevant field such as Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Fisheries, or related field.
- Experience in the field of aquaculture, marine biology, or a related area is highly valued. This experience can be gained through previous work in the industry, internships, or research projects.
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of seaweed farming is crucial. This includes understanding the biology of seaweed species, cultivation techniques, and sustainability practices.
- The volunteer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing various aspects of the seaweed farming project. Therefore, knowledge of project management principles and skills in organizing tasks, managing resources, and meeting project deadlines is essential
- Strong communication skills are vital as job holder needs to liaise with stakeholders, local communities, government agencies, and other team members involved in the project.
- Proficiency in English and Swahili is necessary.
- Seaweed farming projects can face various challenges, such as environmental factors, regulatory issues, or market changes. An adaptable and problem-solving mindset is valuable for a job holder to address these challenges effectively
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Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions
- Sincerity, patience, tact, and the ability to earn the trust of others
- Good motivational organizational skills
- Perform other duties as required
- Team Work
- Always Eager to learn new work approaches and skills.
Application Instructions:
- All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 09th August, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- When applying please attach detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees.
- All applications should be addressed to Country Director, Good Neighbors Tanzania, P.O. Box 33104, Dar es Salaam.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses.
- Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.
- Good Neighbors Tanzania has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNTZ must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. Please Click here to access and review GN Safeguarding Policy.
