Senior Driver – Dar es Salaam job at International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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Vacancy title:
Senior Driver – Dar es Salaam

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Social Services & Nonprofit ]

Jobs at:

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 22 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Drive the vehicle(s) assigned for the Chief of Mission/Head of Office/Regional
Director.
1. Guide, monitor and organize the transportation schedules of the other drivers in the unit/office/duty station in consultation with Senior Procurement & Logistics Assistant.
1. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.; In close collaboration with Senior Procurement & Logistics Assistant.
1. Monitor drivers to ensure that the vehicles are kept clean and roadworthy.
1. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
1. Support cost-savings through proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. This will be done in close collaboration with Senior Procurement & Logistics Assistant.
1. Keep records of vehicle accessories and vehicle parts through conduct monthly/weekly inventory of the items.
1. Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
1. Monitor that instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed.
1. Monitor that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor
1. Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
1. Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle
1. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
1. Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required
1. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
1. The driver will ensure functionality of, and maintain and operate security equipment for the vehicle, including radio systems, winch, fire extinguisher and first aid box.
1. Ensure proper use of vehicle maintenance plans and assist in preparing vehicle history report. This will be done in close collaboration with Senior Procurement & Logistics Assistant.
1. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
1. When needed, assist the country/field office staff in performing clerical duties such as compiling the monthly fuel report to allow for payment of fuel supplies.
1. Brief and train drivers in all the above duties and responsibilities.
1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
• High school certificate/Diploma with minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 1 year of relevant working experience from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s lic

EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
• 10years+ working in NGOs or International Organization with clean driving records is an advantage. Driving License Class C.

SKILLS
• Proven capacity to drive vehicles in a safe manner consistent with local regulations.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Capacity decision making skills.
• Basic computer knowledge/skills.
• Basic team lead skills.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education:
High School

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CV’s and cover letter indicating Vacancy Number with 3 professional references and contacts to email address: tzvacancy@iom.int 
The vacancy is open for both internal and External Candidates Tanzanian national only.
Only e-mail applications will be considered.
The deadline for submitting the application is 22 July 2024
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Job Info
Job Category: NGO - Non Government Organisations jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, July 22 2024
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Posted: 10-07-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-07-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-07-2077
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