Driver / Mechanic – Operations
Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
Location: Kyerwa District, Tanzania
Department: Operations
Travel Required: 85%
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
About Raising The Village
Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization and registered charity focused on ending ultra-poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Operating across multiple countries in SSA, RTV combines direct implementation with advanced data analytics to maximize impact.
With over 350 national staff and a strong team in North America, RTV has reached more than 1,000,000 people, delivering holistic support to last-mile villages.
Role Summary
The Driver / Mechanic will ensure the safe transportation of staff, goods, and organizational equipment while also providing basic mechanical maintenance for vehicles, motorcycles, and generators.
The role requires a reliable, flexible, and safety-conscious individual capable of working in remote field locations and maintaining professionalism at all times.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Operations & Safety
- Safely drive RTV vehicles for official assignments in urban and rural areas.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections (fuel, oil, coolant, brakes, tires, battery, lights).
- Ensure compliance with Tanzanian Road Traffic and Transport Regulations.
- Report accidents, incidents, or mechanical faults immediately.
- Ensure passengers wear seat belts and prioritize safety.
- Manage long-distance and extended field travel safely.
2. Fleet Maintenance & Mechanical Support
- Maintain vehicles according to approved service schedules.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs as needed.
- Coordinate major repairs with approved garages.
- Support maintenance of motorcycles and generators.
- Monitor and control fuel consumption according to policy.
3. Documentation & Asset Management
- Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and checklists.
- Ensure First Aid kits are stocked in all vehicles.
- Keep vehicles clean, roadworthy, and authorized for organizational use only.
- Safely transport goods and equipment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Ordinary Level Certificate (mandatory).
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technician Course Part II or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as Driver/Mechanic, preferably with an international NGO.
- Valid Tanzanian driving license (Classes A, B, DL as applicable).
- Excellent command of Swahili and English; local Kagera languages an advantage.
- Willingness to travel frequently to remote areas and work flexible hours.
- Drivers requiring glasses must wear them at all times.
- Strong knowledge of Tanzanian Traffic and Road Transport Regulations.
Personal Qualities
- Honesty, integrity, and accountability.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Professional conduct and sound judgment.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and responsive.
- Flexible and capable of working in remote locations with challenging road conditions.
- Respectful of RTV’s code of conduct and professional standards.
Note: Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages women candidates to apply.
This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically skilled, highly reliable, and comfortable with frequent field travel, supporting the mission to end ultra-poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
