Driver (IPE 41 – Fixed-Term Local Contract – TZN – Operations)
WWF-Tanzania, Plot 252, Kiko Ave, Mikocheni, Dar es salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the United Republic of Req #195
20 May 2025
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.
What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.
Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.
Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.
Position: DriverReports to: Project Executant with dotted line TCO logistic officer
Duty Station: Kilwa
Supervises: None
Major Responsibility:
Provide driving and maintenance services for the WWF- Programme vehicles and other WWF vehicles.
Specific Duties:
- Drive WWF -Programme officers, partners and Programme visitors, to field activities, meetings, and other work-related activities.
- Ensure that office vehicles are properly maintained and serviced as required.
- Maintain vehicle logbooks in accordance with the policies and procedures of WWF; record-keeping including details of each journey; all inputs of fuel and lubricants; and all services, repairs and maintenances.
- Pick up and deliver documents, mails, messages, purchased goods and other office items as required.
- Provide additional services in the office as needed when not driving. These services may include photocopying, collating, clean–up, petty maintenance and other duties as assigned,
- Support projects in photographing
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or relevant WWF-TCO authority.
Qualifications and Experience
- Holder of at least Ordinary Secondary School Certificate (form IV)
- Holder of a clean ‘class C’ driving licence and a certificate of basic Vehicle maintenance/mechanics training from a recognised institute: i.e. holders of ‘Trade Test Certificate’
- At least 3 years driving experience, in both urban and rural remote, areas. Experience with Natural Resources Conservation Projects will be preferred.
- Fluent in spoken and written Kiswahili, and basic functional English.
- Must be competent in safe driving techniques with high manual knowledge combined with auto maintenance skills. The ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively is also required.
- Experience in working with international NGOs and/or donor-funded programmes will have an added advantage.
Working relationships:
- Reporting to the Project Executant with dotted line TCO logistic officer
- Internal (WWF): working closely with Tuhifadhi Bahari Yetu Programme staff, as well as other staff of the WWF Tanzania Country Office; guests from other WWF and IUCN offices around the world; and consultants hired by the TCO or IUCN Programme.
Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
Deadline for applications: 4th June 2025
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Job listings
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
