Drivers cum Logistics-Dar es Salaam
The position
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate company vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
- Handle various communications e.g. incoming and outgoing mails, fax, telephone, and other correspondences, and follow up for action
- Coordinate and optimize delivery routes for maximum efficiency.
- Maintain vehicles in top-notch condition through regular inspections and upkeep.
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients to ensure smooth logistics operations
Recommended:
Skills and Competences
- Form Four with NIT Advanced Driving Certificate
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- At least 3 years’ experience (driving in Tanzania environment)
- Sufficient written and spoken English.
- Basic Vehicle servicing and maintenance skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of working in multi-cultural and diverse teams including experience of working in marginalized communities.
- Evidence of an understanding of and commitment to child protection and safeguarding as well as other vulnerable populations.
- Personal commitment to working as a reliable, honest, & trustworthy member of a team
- Uphold Aga Khan Foundation Values always.
The requirements
How to apply
Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with
AKF should submit a one-page cover letter and CV including the names and
contact information of three professional referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“AKF Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.”
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Junior Researchers
The position
About Empowering Teachers Initiative Project:
Results for development (R4D), The Government of Tanzania through
Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), and the Aga Khan Development
Agencies namely Aga Khan University (AKU) through the Institute for
Educational Development (IED), East Africa and Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Tanzania have teamed up to conduct a study entitled Assessing the scale-up of a technology-supported, government-led teacher professional development programme in Tanzania:
Considering issues of equity, agency, and adaptation. Baptised, Mafunzo
Endelevu kwa Walimu Kazini (MEWAKA), literally Continuous Education for
In-Service Teachers, shortened to TCPD, reflects the shift from
traditional short-term workshops to ongoing support. It is an
evidence-based, decentralised programme currently being implemented in
all government schools nationally.
The proposed study aims to investigate teachers’ equitable
participation, effective implementation as the programme expands, and
schools’ and individuals’ agency to flexibly adapt the programme to suit
their contexts, including exploration of technology use and depth of
engagement in TCPD from perspectives of female and male teachers,
teachers with disabilities, and those in rural or marginalised
communities.
The study through Aga Khan Foundation seeks to hire a Junior Research Officer to administratively support the study.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for scheduling and organising significant project workshops.
- Managing operational communication to AKU, TIE and EdTech Hub and maintain contact lists.
- Plan, attend and take detailed minutes in ETI PM and finance meeting.
- Making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations.
- Providing operational project management and administrative support, including contracting, finance, data management, reporting, logistics.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
The requirements
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business Administration, or any other relevant training.
- Two years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, spreadsheet, database, and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and summaries of technical nature.
- Experience managing budgets and expenses.
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Interpersonal skills, professional and courteous demeanor, excellent office and phone etiquette, and the ability to diffuse tense situations.
- Ability to work well under pressure and navigate multiple deadlines.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others.
- Excellent team player, able to think and adapt proactively to changing situations.
- An unwavering commitment to the protection and safeguarding of others, particularly those in vulnerable situation.
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three referees.
AKF Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
