FIELD DRIVER POSITION

BACKGROUND
The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF) is a Trust Fund that was
established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation in the
Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund
was originally conceived as a joint initiative of the Government of the United Republic of
Tanzania, the Board of Trustees, the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The
Fund aims at providing long- term and reliable funding support to conservation activities related to
the promotion of biological diversity, improvement of ecological functions and sustainable use of natural resources in the priority areas of the Eastern Arc Mountains. Major mountain blocks of the Eastern Arc spread over fifteen districts in five regions of Tanzania namely, Tanga (East and West Usambara and Nguu Mountains), Kilimanjaro (South and North Pare Mountains), Morogoro (Udzungwa, Ukaguru, Nguru, Rubeho, Malundwe, Mahenge and Uluguru Mountains), Iringa (Udzungwa Mountains) and Dodoma (Rubeho Mountains). Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Fund was officially registered in Tanzania in June 2001 under the Trustees’ Incorporation Act (Cap. 318 R.E 2002) and it operates as a not-for-profit Non- Governmental Organization (NGO).
Its day-to-day operations are run by the Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS). The Fund’s
Executive Director is the Head of the Secretariat with the main administrative offices located in Morogoro Municipality.
The Endowment Fund Secretariat is committed to taking exceptional care of the environment of the Eastern Arc Mountains and all stakeholders impacting positively/negatively on its biological resources. This will be possible only if the now vacant positions will be filled by right candidates.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following requirements will apply to all the posts now available in the Endowment Fund
Secretariat
General Conditions
Proven ability in writing and speaking both English and Kiswahili languages.
All positions are equally available for both female and male Tanzanian applicants.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
A contract of two years will be issued to the successful applicant with a probation period of three
months. Depending on the ability to perform the assigned duties, the contract may be renewed at the end of the second year. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate commensurate to professional qualifications and working experience.

DUTY STATION: Kilolo District Council

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting and answerable to the Executive Director, the successful Field Driver (FD) will have the
following as her/his principal duties and responsibilities:
In – charge of all driving functions and activities for the assigned field sites.
Playing the role of Office Attendant to the assigned Field Project Office
Maintaining and properly driving assigned vehicles.
Functioning as the principal driver to the responsible Field Project Officer.
Assisting in liasing with partners as appropriate and participating in outreach and extension
activities as it may be required from time to time.
Collecting and delivering correspondences, parcels, mails and goods to proper places.
Ensure cleanliness and security of the vehicles and vehicle tools.
Ensure timely insurance, service and maintenance of the assigned vehicles.
Keeping and proper filling in the vehicle log -books for each trip made.
Undertaking all authorized journeys and trips.
Taking members of the Board, Secretariat team, visitors and partners to field sites and other
destinations as required.
Making minor repairs and services to the vehicles.
Doing any other official duties as will be directed by the management from time to time.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Form IV education supplemented with relevant upgrading courses.
Class C or C1 – C3 clean and valid driving license.
Course certificates for driving and mechanic from recognized institutions.
Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication know-how.
Proven communication abilities in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili languages.
Demonstrated discipline, respect and punctuality.
Willingness to work under pressure and for long days including holidays and week – ends.
Obedient, honest, trustful worth, fast learner, smart and socially active.
Excellent driving experience in rural areas and difficult terrains

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should lodge their applications to the undersigned
Separate application letters with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs), copies of relevant certificates,
one recent passport size photograph and contact details of three referees for each of the posts should
be made. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for one or more interviews within one month
from the application deadline.

The Executive Director,
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF)
Plot No. 348, Forest Hill Area, Kingalu Road
P.O. Box 6053
Morogoro, TANZANIA.
Telephone: +255 23 2613660
Cell-phone: +255 755 330558
Fax: +255 23 2613113