View Vacancy - Driver (01/23 DAR)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Driver / Messenger

Main purpose of job:

To provide transport services for staff and other authorised passengers at the British High Commission (BHC) to and from assigned destinations within Tanzania in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Transport Policy, BHC Transport Policy and Post’s security regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Dar es Salaam’s biggest diplomatic missions, providing all-round logistic support to the mission.  The successful applicant must have a clean driving licence and have a minimum of four years driving experience. The applicants also require good working knowledge of the city, its environs and other areas of the country. 

The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice.  The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative, be extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the Mission.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Carry out daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles.  Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and maintained to a high standard.
  • Drive authorised passengers to meetings and functions in and around Dar es Salaam and also up-country.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentially and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations, etc.
  • Ensure the safety and security of passengers and vehicle in your care.
  • Support the wider work of the mission including on ensuring health and safety standards, staff wellbeing and team building.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

  • Vehicle
  • Able to communicate effectively in English
  • Certificate in Driving
  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Computer Skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook)
  • Strong customer service skills
  • 3 years’ experience as a Driver within a government or NGO or Corporate / Office environment
  • Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices  and main roads to other parts of the country
  • VIP driving training
  • Specialised driver training
  • First aid certificate
Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
24 February 2023
S1
Permanent
35.5 hours
Africa
United Republic of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
British High Commission
1
TZS 1,031,784.85 (gross monthly)
monthly
1 April 2023

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • FCDO Mandatory Courses
  • Defensive driving

Working patterns:

The following working pattern(s) cannot be accommodated:

This is a full time and demanding role and is not suited to the following patterns:

Part-time, fully remote, job-share, term-time only.

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission Dar Es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Tanzania.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit 
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  • Obtain the relevant permit
  • Pay fees for the permit
  • Make arrangements to relocate
  • Meet the costs to relocation 
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
  • Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link:Please note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
  • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.