The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Dispatcher in the General Services Office.

Duties
Operations Management: 65%
• Coordinates among users and drivers to meet requests and ensure efficient operations; handles emergency transportation requests as needed.
• Arranges work shifts, shuttle and other official trip schedules to meet all transportation needs.
• Serves as team leader to provide guidance and direction to chauffeurs on vehicle operations, safety measures, as well as specific instructions on transporting VIPs.
• Ensures drivers’ appearance is presentable, and vehicles are clean and in good operational condition.
• Reports any inappropriate behavior and rule violation; ensures compliance with safety regulations.

Fleet Management: 15%
• Analyzes fuel usage and vehicle maintenance data, periodically inspects vehicles, and develops vehicle rotation plans to enhance efficient fleet utilization.
• Submits vehicle mishap reports to supervisors within 24 hours; and reports all damage to US Government vehicles or properties, and when citations are issued to drivers.
• Participates in accident investigations.

Administrative Functions: 20%
• Prepares periodic reports on trip scheduling, chauffeurs’ shift work and
• Prepares monthly bills to subscriber agencies.
• Assists with motor pool inventory and barcoding.
• Coordinates with repair facilities to send vehicles for routine maintenance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
• Security certificate; and
• Medical certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of motor vehicle dispatcher or fleet management experience is required.

Language:
Mandatory: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)

Job Knowledge:
• Good knowledge of host country traffic laws, vehicle licensing, registration, and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of host country streets, traffic patterns, and commonly visited locations.

Skills And Abilities:
• Hold a valid Tanzanian driver’s license
• Strong leadership, technical, and administrative skills.
• Basic keyboard skills and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.