Vacancy title:
Driver S1

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
British High Commission (BHC)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide transport services for British High Commission (BHC) staff and authorized passengers to and from assigned destinations within Tanzania. The Driver S1 will ensure safe, efficient, and courteous transport while strictly adhering to road traffic rules, FCDO Transport Policy, BHC Transport Policy, and Post’s security regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide all-round logistic support to the BHC in Dodoma. The successful applicant must be highly efficient in time management within a dynamic environment, demonstrate initiative, and maintain discretion and professionalism as a representative of the Mission.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive BHC staff to and from meetings and events in Dodoma and on field visits in Tanzania.
• Deliver and collect items such as invitations, notes, messages, and packages.
• Transport other authorized passengers as directed.
• Ensure the safety of BHC staff and passengers while in or around official vehicles.
• Advise staff and passengers on safety procedures, particularly in unfamiliar situations or surroundings.
• Monitor safety risks while driving or accompanying passengers, reacting pre-emptively and defensively as needed.
• Utilize different routes to maximize the safety of staff and passengers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding BHC staff programs and information learned during duties.
• Keep the official vehicle clean and tidy through regular washing and polishing.
• Service the official vehicle with gasoline, lubricants, coolant, and battery electrolyte, performing minor maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Report defects or required repairs to the transport manager, ensuring proper repairs are completed.
• Assist dignitaries and passengers with airport formalities as directed.
• Support staff and passengers during official functions.
• Handle email correspondence.
• Maintain a log of official transport-related journeys.
• Assist the Dodoma office as the First Aider/Deputy Health and Safety Officer.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Swahili.
• Certificate in Driving.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a driver within a government, NGO, or corporate/office environment.
• Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices, and main roads to other parts of the country.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• VIP driving training.
• Specialized driver training.
• First aid certificate.

Required Behaviors

• Developing Self and Others
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment

• FCDO Mandatory Courses
• Defensive driving training
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dodoma are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in the United Republic of Tanzania.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Tanzania with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The successful candidate is responsible for obtaining the relevant permit, paying permit fees, arranging relocation, and meeting relocation costs.
• Employees not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Appointable candidates who are unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list. If a similar role becomes available within 6 months, it may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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