Project Driver & Operations Assistant

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

ROLE PURPOSE

Project Driver & Operations Assistant is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services in support of programme implementation and organizational operations. The role also contributes to the effective functioning of the office by providing administrative, logistical, and operational support across projects and departments.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The post holder will manage the Plan vehicle ensuring they are fit for purpose to deliver the project, fuel management, maintaining vehicle operating books, staff and property safety and security, compliance of policies, laws and regulations.

The postholder supports the planning and delivery of project activities, coordination of meetings and events, management of records and documentation, stakeholder service, and other administrative processes that facilitate efficient operations, business continuity, and high-quality programme delivery.

The role requires frequent travel to project locations and the ability to support office administration and project logistics during periods when transportation services are not required. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, discretion, customer service, and commitment to organizational values and safeguarding standards.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, Records Management, Logistics Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Additional training in office administration, records management, customer service, or administrative support will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience with an NGO, international organization, government institution, or reputable private-sector organization.
• Proven experience driving on urban, rural, and remote field roads.
• Experience supporting project operations, trainings, workshops, meetings, and community engagements.
• Experience providing administrative, logistical, or office support services.
• Experience maintaining vehicle logbooks, fuel records, travel records, and related documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office productivity tools.

Professional Driving Knowledge

• Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence (Class C or higher).
• Formal professional driver training from a recognized driving institution.
• Mandatory Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of road safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge and ability to perform routine vehicle inspections.
• First Aid Certification will be an added advantage.
• Clean driving record with no history of serious traffic violations or preventable accidents.

Skills

• Professional driving and vehicle handling skills.
• Defensive driving and road safety knowledge.
• Administrative and office management skills.
• Record management and document filing skills.
• Data entry and database management skills.
• Basic financial administration and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Vehicle inspection and basic maintenance skills.

Link to the full JD  Project Driver & Operations Assistant JD.docx 

This role is open to those that have the pre-existing right to live and work in Tanzania only

Location: Geita - Tanzania

Reports to: Supply Chain Coordinator 

Closing Date: 12th October, 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.