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JOB TITLE: Driver
Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Support Assistant, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. This position is located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and may be responsible for the following duties
Summary of Key Functions:
● Provision of reliable and secure driving services
● Proper use of vehicle - Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
● Availability of documents/ supplies
● Immediate action in case of accident
1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by;
a) Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of peacekeeping missions, for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles;
b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and
c) Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
2. Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3.Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
4.Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
5.Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Education
● Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required
● Drivers training with a valid driver’s license is required
Experience
● Two years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required
● Driving and vehicle maintenance skills are required
● Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is an asset
● Experience with an NGO or the United Nations is desirable
● First aid training is an asset
Languages
● Fluency in written and oral English and Swahili language is required.
● Knowledge of second UN working language desirable
This is a local post. As such, it is only open to Tanzanian Nationals or persons with valid residence permits This position is based in a family duty station
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