Descriptions

Our mission is to promote
and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and
its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through
our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.

 

The Senior
Driver is responsible for driving the Ambassador, and other Embassy staff as
necessary, the Embassy vehicle and its maintenance, and providing
administrative assistance to support the work of the Embassy. This role
involves a wide variety of tasks as detailed below, including supporting the
wider work of the Embassy.

 

Role and
Responsibilities:

 

The
precise range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of
the Embassy. Significant out-of-hours work will be expected but within the local
employment law provisions. This role will include, but may not be limited to
the following activities:

 

·        
Driving the Ambassador to and from official
engagements, driving other Embassy staff,  picking up official visitors as required;

·        
Monitor
safety risks while driving or accompanying Ambassador and react pre-emptively
and defensively as required;

·        
Responsibility
for the safety of the Embassy staff and other passengers while they are in the
official vehicles;

·        
Maintaining the official vehicle, registering/deregistering official and private
vehicles, maintaining up-to-date documentation, arranging insurance and technical
inspection of all official vehicles and any other administration related
to the vehicles;

·        
Keeping track of mileage, fuel, and
toll expenses;

·        
Use of
electronic tools (e.g., Internet searches and GPS systems) to optimize
transport;

·        
Assisting with Embassy events -
transporting and loading equipment as required;

·        
Daily collection/delivery of post;
managing the dispatch of diplomatic letters;

·        
Ensure
all Embassy vehicles are stocked with relevant supplies for all extended
journeys/field trips;

·        
Supervise
transport team, reporting regularly to the Properties Management Officer;

·        
Organise
daily and weekly transport schedule as requested by Embassy staff for official
meetings, events and travel outside Dar es Salaam;

·        
Transport
other authorized passengers as directed;

·        
In addition to the above, the Senior
Driver will be required to carry out other functions subject to the business
needs of the Embassy.

 

Essential
requirements:

·        
Candidates must be fluent in English
and Kiswahili; a test will apply;

·        
Extensive previous driving experience
including at executive level;

• Clean
  and current driving licence(Class C), and highly competent driving skills, accident-free record for the last three immediate consecutive years;
  


• Possess
  a Trade Test Grade II Certificate from VETA or any other reputable
  institution;


• Holder
  of National Form VI certificate;


• A very
  good geographical knowledge of the city and region and strong knowledge of
  Tanzania Road Regulations and Laws;


• Security management skills, understanding
  of security operations and procedures;

·        
Vehicle mechanical and management
skills;

·        
Able to exercise good judgement and
decision making;

• Excellent administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft
  Office;


• A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability;


• A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work
  effectively as part of a team;

·        
Excellent punctuality and time
management;

·        
Ability to use GPS/online maps;

·        
Availability to work out-of-hours and
additional hours, as required;

·        
Medical/Health checks will apply.

·        
The successful candidate must have a legal
entitlement to live and work in Tanzania prior to recruitment.

 

Terms and
conditions of employment:

• The
  successful candidate will be hired on a fixed-term contractual basis and will
  be based at Embassy of Ireland, Dar es Salaam.


• Working
  hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday with standard office hours from
  08:00am to 04:30pm


• Annual
  Leave entitlement:  24 days per
  annum.


• The
  salary for the position is TSH 1,685,909 per month and TSH 21,916,819
  annually, including a 13th month, plus health insurance and training
  opportunities. Salaries are tax deducted and paid direct to a bank
  account.  

How
to apply

 

Selection Process:

• Depending
  on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to
  be called for a competency-based
  interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above.
  


• It
  is planned to hold interviews before the end of April 2025.


• A
  skills test will be included in the recruitment process;


• A
  second interview may be included in the recruitment process; and


• A
  panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates;


• Please
  note that only short listed applicants will be contacted

 

General Data Protection Regulation:

All personal information received will be kept
in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security
Clearance for Local Staff

Police security clearance 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 in Dar es
Salaam is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.