EMBASSY OF IRELAND, DAR ES SALAAM
JOB ADVERT – DRIVER
Available Vacancies (1)
The mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to promote and protect Ireland’s values and interests in Tanzania and across the Great Lakes sub-region, and the economic well-being of Ireland and its people. Through the promotion of Ireland’s values, the Embassy seeks to contribute to a fairer, more just, secure and sustainable society in Tanzania. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.
The Embassy of Ireland, Dar es Salaam is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced individual to join a growing team in the position of Driver. The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Tanzania prior to recruitment. Candidates who are successful at interview stage may be asked to undergo an eyesight exam.
Position details:
• Driver (Full-time based at the Embassy of Ireland, Dar es Salaam)
• Starting in January 2022. Contract will be offered on a three-year renewable basis
• Competitive salary plus benefits
• The role offers opportunities for training within Tanzania
Under the supervision of the Head of Drivers, the Driver transports and ensures the safety of authorized passengers, ensures proper maintenance of the official vehicles, assists with airport formalities on arrival/departure of dignitaries, and performs other duties.
Essential requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
• Holder of National Form IV certificate
• Certified clean driving licence Class C and highly competent driving skills
• Possession of Trade test Grade II Certificate from VETA or any other reputable institution
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English
• Three years or more in an international organisation as a driver
• A strong knowledge of Tanzania Road Regulations and Laws
• A very good geographical knowledge of Tanzania and of the roads and streets in Dar es Salaam
• Accident free record for the last three immediate consecutive years
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent management & delivery of results
• The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Tanzania, prior to recruitment
Desirable:
• Vehicle mechanical and management skills
Terms and conditions of employment:
• The successful candidate will be hired on a fixed-term three year contract commencing
January 2022 and will be based at the Embassy of Ireland, Dar Es Salaam.
• The salary for the position is TZS 15,206,336 per annum, paid locally on a monthly basis.
Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore the successful candidate must have a bank account.
• The position will have an annual leave allowance of 24 days per annum, exclusive of public holidays, adjusted pro rata.
• This is a full time position (38 hours per week). Occasional late working and overnight travel required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, together with their most recent curriculum vitae; with details of their phone, email and contact details of three referees to:
embassydarjobs@dfa.ie , or
Hiring Manager, P.O Box 9612
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Applications must be received before 18:00 (local time), on 26 November 2021.
Applicants should visit https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/tanzania/about-us/job-opportunities/ to access the Job Description.
No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Data Protection Note:
All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
Security Clearance for Local Staff:
Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position they will be required to supply this information again.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.
The Embassy of Ireland, Dar es Salaam is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
