Driver Opportunity at Tanzania Youth Alliance (TAYOA) – 3 Posts

Organization Background

Tanzania Youth Alliance (TAYOA) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing civic/human rights, entrepreneurship, and HIV/AIDS education for young people in Tanzania. It was registered in November 1997 under the Trustees Ordinance (CAP 373) and Act No. 24 of 2002 with registration number 1497. TAYOA operates with two boards: the Board of Trustees and the Youth Advisory Board.

Program Overview

The Ministry of Health, through Global Fund Cycle 7 (GFC7) Grant support, implements an essential TB/HIV Community-based Program (October 2025–December 2026) to sustain and expand community HIV and TB services. The GFC7 program collaborates with the Lead CSO, Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC), and four Sub-sub Recipients (SSRs): TAYOA, NACOPHA, MKUTA, and STEPS. The program focuses on delivering community-based TB/HIV services across 185 councils, prioritizing peer-led service delivery and integration with Local Government Authorities.

Program Goals

• Reduce new HIV infections by 85% (from 2010 baseline) by 2025.
• Reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) to <4% at the end of breastfeeding by 2025.
• Reduce AIDS-related deaths by 80% from the 2010 baseline.
• Reduce HIV-related stigma to <5% by 2025.
• Reduce TB incidence and mortality through enhanced detection, treatment, and prevention.

Job Opportunity: Driver (3 Posts)

TAYOA is seeking applications from highly qualified, well-experienced, competent, and motivated individuals for the position of Driver (3 posts).

Job Details

• Reports to: TAYOA Administration Officer
• Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Mwanza
• Job Summary: The Driver will perform duties of driving project vehicles to ensure safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or equipment/supplies to various destinations. She/he has to make sure the vehicle is kept safe and secured.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide periodic usage reports of the vehicle, including total mileage, fuel consumption, and expenditure.
• Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, the driver safety manual, and any other instructions given by the supervisor or management.
• Ensure the filling of the logbook for each travel allocated.
• Handle transport of all staff, visitors, and equipment/materials.
• Maintain vehicles, including fuel, lubrication, oil, interior, and exterior.
• Prepare mileage and fuel consumption reports.
• Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of the assigned vehicle.
• Maintain vehicle first aid kit, communication equipment, and fire extinguisher.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate of Secondary Education or Driving Certificate from a reputable driving college.
• Certificate of Advanced Driving Course from NIT or VETA.
• Driving License Class B, C, D, and E.
• At least three years of work experience as a driver with international organizations or local NGOs.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform routine checks (e.g., oil changes, tire rotations).
• Ability to adapt to different weather conditions, traffic situations, and road environments.
• Awareness of and adherence to all road safety regulations and protocols.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good oral communication ability in both Swahili and English.
• Flexibility and ability to work with different people.

All interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the TAYOA ERP Recruitment Portal. Please follow the instructions provided on the portal to complete your application.

Application Portal

• Drivers: https://tayoaerp.co.tz/recruitment/recruitment_portal/job_detail/9

Contact for Clarifications

• Name: Ms. Epifania Kway
• Department: Human Resources Department
• Organization: Tanzania Youth Alliance (TAYOA)
• Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline

All applications should be submitted before October 10, 2025, at 16:00 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.