Job Opening: Driver – FHI Tanzania

• Organization: FHI Tanzania
• Position: Driver
• Location: Arusha
• Application Deadline: 16/April/2026 18:00 (EAT)

About FHI Tanzania & Position Summary

FHI (Food for the Hungry International) Tanzania is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation. As the Tanzania affiliate of KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), we work alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and child-focused community transformation. Our identity and organizational culture are guided by Christian values. We serve all people with dignity and respect regardless of faith or background.

The Driver supports safe, reliable, and professional transportation services for staff, visitors, and program operations in the Arusha Region. This role is essential to program delivery, enabling timely field movements, logistical support, and safe transport of staff and materials. The Driver is also responsible for daily vehicle checks, logbook/fuel records, basic vehicle care, and adherence to organizational transport procedures. As a representative of FHI Tanzania in the community, the Driver is expected to maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and safeguarding conduct. The Driver reports to the Finance & Admin Manager / Operations Supervisor (or designated supervisor).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and punctual driving services for staff, visitors, and programme activities
• Maintain vehicle logbooks, fuel records, and basic daily vehicle checks
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, and serviced on schedule
• Support logistics tasks such as deliveries, collection of documents, and field movement coordination
• Follow organisational transport procedures and all road safety regulations
• Demonstrate professional conduct and uphold safeguarding standards at all times

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Tanzanian driving license (appropriate class) with a clean/acceptable driving record
• Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience (experience in Arusha Region is an advantage)
• Knowledge of Arusha Region routes and ability to drive on rural roads
• Defensive driving or road safety training is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance checks (oil, tyres, coolant, battery, etc.)
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili and professional integrity

Safeguarding

FHI Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organisational codes of conduct.