Driver Job at RTI International (Tusome Pamoja Program)


RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.

RTI International is accepting applications from qualified staff for the USAID/ Tanzania Tusome Pamoja Program (2016- 2021) in Tanzania. The 5-year program is assisting the Ministry of Education to replicate and scale up reading, writing and arithmetic improvement interventions in schools with an emphasis on curriculum and materials development for Grades 1-4 in Swahili and English. On behalf of the USAID/Tanzania, RTI is working with regional, district, and ward personnel to implement reading, writing, and arithmetic reforms in four mainland regions of the country and Zanzibar, with support given to approximately 3000 public primary schools in the selected regions. Additionally, Tusome Pamoja is implementing activities to engage communities and parents to further the goals of improved student learning outcomes.

We are accepting expression of interests (CV/Resumes) for the following positions:

Driver to be based in Dar es Salaam

Core Responsibilities:

To serve as the driver and messenger for Tusome Pamoja driving vehicles assigned to project in accordance with vehicle and traffic laws. Keep vehicles clean and conduct regular maintenance checks and servicing. Perform tasks such as collecting and delivering materials, books and other project supplies. Maintain vehicles and transportation in accordance with RTI and project procedures and guidelines. Provide general office support as needed. Transport authorized personnel to meetings, events, conferences, etc.

Qualifications:

Secondary School education with valid driver’s license and clean record. 6 or more years’ experience as a driver. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and mechanics an advantage. Very good knowledge of driving rules, laws, and regulations. Client-centered approach. Very professional, friendly and courteous. Functional knowledge of English and Kiswahili.

To apply please email your updated CV/Resume and Cover Letter only to tusomepamojahr@gmail.com

Application deadline is March 8th, 2019. Please indicate name of the position that you are applying for in the Subject Line of your Application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you mention mabumbe.com as the source of this job advertisement.

APPLY TO: tusomepamojahr@gmail.com

BEFORE March 8th, 2019

RTI International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.