Roles & Responsibility:

Day to day duties of the incumbent would be as follows:

• Transport authorized personnel to/from airports, meetings/appointments, and other official duties, including business travel to/from locations throughout Tanzania.
• Drive the assigned office vehicles, ensuring the safety of staff and/or authorized passengers, vehicle and other road users, for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and meet any other transportation requirements.
• Meet official personnel, including mission staff at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle and perform routine check as per daily vehicle inspection checklist.
• Perform minor routine repairs and be responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle, including arranging for other vehicle repairs as per prevailing procedure.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always clean (interior and exterior, including safety belts) and assist or ensure that all passengers have fastened safety belts.
• Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with First Aid kit and that he/she is trained in providing first aid. Check expiry date for consumables in the kit and seek replacement as appropriate.
• Log official trips as per the World Bank’s policies, including daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes etc.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s documentation is always current, always including display of current insurance cover.
• Observe the traffic rules and regulations.
• Always check and adhere to security information from the supervisor or the environment for safe drive within and outside the cities.
• Maintain confidentiality of any passenger’s discussions or phone conversations.
• Report accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum high school education certification or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional driving experience with an International Organization.
• Excellent knowledge of road safety.
• Knowledge of general software applications e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of UN security system procedures and conversant with VHF Radio call will be an added advantage.
• Ability and flexibility to work long hours and weekends.
• Personal commitment and high level of integrity.
• Must have a no-fault record for a road accident within the previous three (3) years.
• Committed team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural/disciplinary environment and able to produce high-quality work under pressure.
• Must be sufficiently trained, which shall include but is not limited to first aid skills, fuel efficient driving techniques (no sudden breaking/accelerating), training on defensive driving techniques (anti-carjacking) and knowledgeable in handling of emergency devices, e.g., fire suppression, etc. and should be familiar with the functions of the vehicle.
• Must provide a fit to drive medical clearance from a licensed local practitioner.

Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies

• Good decision-making skills demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness and effective time management skills.
• Committed team player with demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information.
• Familiarity with Dar es Salaam roads and environments, as well as the road network in Tanzania in general
• Familiar with traffic rules and highway code.
• Must have a valid driving license, certificates in defensive driving and first aid.