Driver/Logistics Support Assistant at IUCN

Established in 1948, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,300 Member organizations and the input of more than 10,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.

IUCN has had its operations in Tanzania for more than four decades working with many partners and supporters to implement a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects ranging from management of protected areas, forest ecosystems, coastal resources, aquatic ecosystems, and climate change resilience. IUCN/Tanzania, among other projects, is currently implementing the activity, “Scaling-up Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Resilience in Tanzania” (RESOLVE-NbS).

RESOLVE NbS focuses on the deployment of NbS to address challenges posed by changing climatic conditions to enhance the resilience of social and ecological systems. The activity targets on the ground implementation to demonstrate the contribution and impact of NbS in the implementation of Tanzania’s ambitious climate resilience goals as stipulated in the Tanzania’s NDC of reducing emissions between 30-35% by 2030 and restoring 5.2 million hectares by 2030. The priority sectors are biodiversity and natural resources management, business and climate finance.

Specifically, the project intends to:

• Enhance awareness, capacity, and knowledge management for improved NbS planning, mainstreaming and implementation.
• Implement NbS for ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), disaster risk reduction and mitigation through pilot and scale-up projects and contribute to conservation, sustainable management, and restoration of natural ecosystems.
• Integrate gender-sensitive NbS and climate-smart planning into adaptation and disaster reduction policies, strategies, and plans.
• Based on the above background, IUCN Tanzania is seeking to recruit a Driver/Logistics Support Assistant to support the execution of Resolve NbS project that will be implemented in Morogoro and Iringa regions.

SPECIFIC DUTIES;

Transport and logistic support;

• Provide driving services for the project team, partners and others involved with programme implementation as instructed by line manager.
• Follow up planning and scheduling using Outlook Calendar and register transportation request on time.
• Deliver payment transfers to the bank and/or the suppliers, conduct cash purchases for office related supplies working in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and outgoing.
• Facilitate visitor and staff arrival and departures to and from local airports or site locations.
• Manage transportation needs for field trips or site visits.

Vehicle maintenance management;

• Keep vehicle records as required and maintain a clear daily record of work done and/or vehicle movements.
• Always ensure the safety of the vehicle and its accessories during the time of use.
• Facilitate routine maintenance of office vehicles, including proper and regular completion of vehicle maintenance records.
• Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable traffic laws, regulations, and/or IUCN rules, standards and guidelines on vehicle usage.

Act as back up for the Project Administrator in the office;

• Assist in planning and participation in field work.
• Assist in the office operations including photocopying and ensuring the office is well organized.
• Act as a backup for the project administrator on need basis by answering the phones and taking care of visitors’ registration, incl. maintaining a register of incoming visitors
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS;

Education;

• At least Ordinary-Level Secondary School leaving Certificate
• Training by National Institute of Transport (NIT) and/ or VETA with Certificate of Driving.
• Defensive driving skills required

Work Experience;

• At least 5 years of continuous driving experience in a reputable organization
• Excellent time management, organizational and orientation skills and an ability to work calmly under pressure
• Exceptional knowledge of urban and rural roads networks and driving skills for such conditions
• Good communication skills both oral and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a multi-stakeholder project environment
• Clean driving record, with no violation of traffic laws or major accidents
• Able to drive a manual transmission car.
• Language Proficiency;
• Fluency in English both written and verbal and Swahili languages as applicable in the specific landscapes.

Core Competencies;

Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.

Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives, and values in a diligent and professional manner.

Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.

Functional Competencies

• Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
• A strong delivery-oriented work ethic with the ability to meet competing demands and challenging timelines.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people – management experience including supervision of staff, consultants, and coordination of programme/projects teams in a multi-disciplinary environment and effective management of virtual team settings.
• Must be strategic thinker, highly motivated, results driven and able to energize and motivate teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to support building networks and partnerships.
• Must be a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural environment displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Committed to continuous learning, proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
• Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania and occasional regional travel.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.