Forestry, Land Use, and Value Chain Development in Tanzania (FORLAND) is a four-year bilateral project between the governments of Finland and Tanzania (2025-2029). The Project area includes the Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, and Lindi regions, which are rich in natural and plantation forest resources. The main headquarters is at Forest and Wood Industries Training Centre (FWITC) in Mafinga. FORLAND helps small woodlot owners establish and manage tree plantations, as well as rural communities manage their Miombo Village Land Forest Reserves using Community Based Forest Management. The project also strengthens the value chain, assisting communities, tree producers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises in adding value to their goods. It builds on the success of the Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme (PFP 2) and Forest and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC) to ensure the long-term viability of the achievements and institutions supported. It also closely aligns with the development strategies and priorities of the Finnish and Tanzanian governments, helping to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and strengthen climate resilience.

The FORLAND project is recruiting ten (10) drivers who will be responsible for the following duties:
• Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner; Maintains defensive driving;
• Provides a communication link between clients and staff,
• Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed;
• Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for staff, and reads and interprets road signs; Presents safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
• Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required; Fuels the assigned vehicle(s);
• Perform and assist in any other task required by the programme e.g. such as doing errands, purchasing items for the office, delivering items.
• Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions
• To ensure that a motor vehicle and its equipment (jack, spanner, spare tyre, etc.) are available and in good condition.
• To perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Business area:
Development Consulting

Qualifications required:
Possession of Form IV Certificate Attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized Institution and has Class C1 or E Driving License.

Professional experience required:
The candidate must have driving experience of at least two (2) year without causing an accident Good communication skills both in English and Swahili Good eyesight and general health Be responsible for the safety and health of yourselves and passengers

Position length:
>Temporary

Position length:
38 months across the project areas

Commencement:
04/2025