Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 15, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Under the supervision of the Head of Drivers, ensures his/her safety, transports other authorized passengers, ensures proper maintenance of the official vehicle, assists with airport formalities on arrival/departure of dignitaries, and performs other duties.

Key performance areas
• Acts as Driver for the Embassy and Ensures the safety of the staff
• Key performance details
• Driving the Embassy staff to and from meetings and events in Dar es Salaam and also on field visits in Tanzania.
• Delivering and collecting items such as invitations, notes, messages, and packages;
• Transporting other authorized passengers as may be directed.
• Assuming responsibility for the safety of the Embassy staff and other passengers while they are in or around one of the official vehicles;
• Advising Embassy staff and other passengers on safety procedures especially in unfamiliar situations or surroundings;
• Monitoring safety risks while driving or accompanying Staff and other passengers, and reacting pre-emptively and defensively as required;
• Monitoring area safety and utilizing different routes when driving to/from destinations in order to maximize safety of Staff and other passengers; and
• Keeping confidential all information concerning the Embassy staff programs and any other information about the Embassy staff and other passengers which the incumbent learns in the course of carrying out their duties
• Ensures proper maintenance of the official vehicle
• Keeping the official vehicle clean and tidy through normal washing and polishing;
• Maintain first aid kit in the vehicles
• Ensure the Servicing the official vehicle with gasoline, lubricants, coolant and battery electrolyte and performing minor maintenance tasks and repairs;
• Reporting to the Head of Driver any defects or repairs required in order to keep the official vehicle in proper road condition and by ensuring that repairs are properly effected; and
• Maintaining log and vehicle records.
• Report to Head of Administration when there is need to arrange timely repairs and service to vehicles
• Performs other duties as instructed
• Assisting dignitaries and others passengers as directed with airport formalities;
• Assisting staff and other passengers in support of official functions;
• Handling e-mail correspondence;
• Using electronic tools (e.g., Internet searches and GPS systems) to optimize transport;
• Preparing and submitting on-line forms; and
• Facilitate immigration and customs formalities for visitors as may be required.
• Maintain assigned vehicles on a day to day basis
• Keep a log of various transport related events
• Maintain and update log book records
• Refill the Embassy and residence generators
• Ensure vehicles are stocked with relevant supplies for all extended journeys/field trips: water, tissues hand sanitizers etc.
• Any other work related duties given by the supervisor
• Assist in the procurement function when requested
• Support to deliver supplies such as drinking water, gas refill and others
• Carrying out other related duties as assigned

Qualification and required skills
• Specifically the following qualifications and competencies are required:
• Hold of National Form IV certificate
• Certified clean driving licence Class C
• Possession of Trade Test Grade II Certificate from VETA or any other reputable institution
• Three years or more in an international organisation as a driver
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English
• A strong knowledge of Tanzania Road Regulations and Laws
• A very good geographical knowledge of Tanzania and of the roads and streets in Dar es Salaam and has performed a driving function within the city
• Accident-free record for the last three immediate consecutive years.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, together with their most recent curriculum vitae; with details of their phone, email and contact details of three referees to:
• embassydarjobs@dfa.ie , or
• Hiring Manager,
• P.O Box 9612
• Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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