Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 07 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role and Responsibilities:
The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of the Embassy. Significant out-of-hours work will be expected but within the local employment law provisions. This role will include, but may not be limited to the following activities:
• Driving the Ambassador to and from official engagements, driving other Embassy staff, picking up official visitors as required.
• Ensuring safety while driving the Ambassador and other passengers in official vehicles.
• Taking responsibility for the safety of the Embassy staff and other passengers while they are in the official vehicles.
• Arranging insurance and technical inspection of all official vehicles and any other administration related to the vehicles.
• Keeping track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses.
• Utilizing traffic tools (like GPS systems) to optimize transport.
• Assisting with Embassy events by transporting and loading equipment as required.
• Daily collection and delivery of post; managing the dispatch of diplomatic letters.
• Ensuring all Embassy vehicles are stocked with relevant supplies for extended journeys or field trips.
• Supervising the transport team and reporting regularly to the Properties Management Officer.
• Transporting staff to official meetings, events, and travel outside Dar es Salaam.
• Transporting other authorized passengers as directed by the Embassy.
• Performing other functions as required, subject to the business needs of the Embassy.

Essential Requirements:
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; a test will apply.
• Extensive previous driving experience, including at the executive level.
• Clean and current driving license (Class C), with highly competent driving skills and an accident-free record for the last three years.
• Possess a Trade Test Grade II Certificate from VETA or any other reputable institution.
• Holder of National Form VI certificate.
• Strong geographical knowledge of Dar es Salaam and Tanzania, with a solid understanding of Tanzanian Road Regulations and Laws.
• Security management skills and understanding of operations and procedures.
• Good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Excellent administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High level of discretion, commitment, and reliability.
• Flexible attitude, good judgment, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to use GPS/online maps.
• Availability to work out-of-hours and additional hours, as required.
• Medical/Health checks will apply.
• Legal entitlement to live and work in Tanzania prior to recruitment.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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