For more than 40 years, Lifewater has been bringing clean water, improved health, and the hope of the gospel to families living in extreme poverty. Since 1977, we’ve served more than 3 million people across 45 countries.
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1. JOB TITLE: Driver
Reporting to: Senior Finance and Accounting Officer
Location: Lifewater International Office (Shinyanga, TZ)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2020
Job Summary
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to Lifewater International (LI) staff and other officials and mission members, meeting LI highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of maturity and responsibility and excellent knowledge of protocol, and safety security issues.
Key Areas of Responsibility
● Provide reliable and safe driving services and ensuring safety of the passengers
● Keep abreast of the traffic rules and regulations as well as road security awareness to enable safe, and on-time arrival for any movement including meeting and appointments
● Maintain daily vehicle logs, inspections, daily kilometers, fuel consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs
● Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plan and reports, awareness of the vehicle servicing and required items for vehicle services
● Ensure that the vehicle is always kept clean and good working order
● Make minor repairs and recommendations for major repairs
● Change oil, check tires, spare tires, jack, lights horn, clutch, and breaks
● Ensure the vehicle has sufficient fuel at all times
● In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed, written accident reports as required by delegate’s procedures and authorities
● Assist the office staff in filling, photocopying, and maintaining the required records
● Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience:
● Holder of a secondary School Education Certificate/Advanced Secondary School Education Certificate
● Possession of a Valid Driving License class C for a period of not less than 3 years plus at least three years’ driving experiences
● Attending Vocational Education and Learning Authority (VETA) or National Institute of Transport is an added advantage
● Certification in mechanics and vehicle maintenance is required and added advantage
● Preferred working experience with an international organization or donor project/NGO sector
Personal Skills and Qualities
● Excellent driving skills
● Good Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions Skills in minor vehicle repair
● Ability to be on time
● Ability to work after normal office hours
● Good communication skills with BASIC English comprehension both verbal and understanding
● Respect Diversities with Good personal qualities
● Good knowledge of the region where the duty station is (Shinyanga Region)
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2. JOB TITLE: Administrative and Store Assistant
Reports to: Human Resources Officer (HRO)
Duty Station: Lifewater International Office (Shinyanga, TZ)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2020
Job Summary
To implement Lifewater International (LI) Administrative and stores functions as per LI policies, procedures and in line with the Tanzanian labor laws. Observe mission and core values of Lifewater and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Key Areas of Accountability
● Organizing training, meetings and workshops as directed
● Act as Front Office desk i.e., provide general support to visitors, handle customer inquiries and complaints
● Ensures that all utilities are in place at all times
● Ensuring the office premises are clean at all times by supervising the office cleaners
● Ensuring sufficient working tools are at place at each office and at field offices Stores and Inventory management
● Manage the filing, storage and security of documents and correspondences i.e., subject files and ensure all documents are properly filled
● Ensure office facilities are in good order and well maintained
● To raise requests for all office supplies on time, to make follow up on the purchases and ensure that the supplies are provided for the required purpose
● Ensure all the purchased goods are received in store and have a delivery note
● Stores management including management stores books and produce monthly inventory report
● Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and Experience:
● Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
● Strong analytical, planning, organizational and problem solving skills
● Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
● Excellent communication skills and work well both independently or as members of a team
● Have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
● Ability to use the internet and e-mail
● Minimum of 1 years’ experience preferably in an NGO setting preferably an International Christian is desired
● Knowledge of stores management and handling procedures
● An understanding of organizational internal controls
Personal Skills and Qualities:
● Must be a committed Christian, able to cope with cross-cultural and denominational diversities
● An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting
● Well organized and efficient in time management whenever there is task pressure
● Commitment to the core values of Lifewater International
● Strong team working skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relations at all levels both within and outside the team
● Ability to contribute towards resource stewardship
● Excellent command of the English language
● Punctual, honesty, dependable, servant leader, trust worthy, encourager, peace keeper, multi-tasking, and self-starter
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