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Driver's S1 at at British High Commission, Dodoma
Overview
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer, valuing difference, promoting equality, and challenging discrimination to enhance organizational capability. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, with no discrimination based on disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) promotes family-friendly flexible working opportunities where operational and security needs allow and operates an agile workforce, which may require undertaking other duties as reasonably required.
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Job Details
- Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
- Job Subcategory: Driver / Messenger
- Grade: S1
- Type of Position: Fixed Term
- Duration of Post: 12 months
- Location: Dar Es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Salary: TZS 1,122,417 monthly
- Working Hours per Week: 35.5
- Start Date: October 1, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 19, 2025
Main Purpose of Job
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.
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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.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted through the official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Applications sent through other sites will not be received.
- Ensure applications are authentically written based on personal experiences. AI tools may only be used for formatting consistency and keyword relevance. Core content, personal narratives, and responses to behavior and skill-based questions must reflect your professional journey and achievements. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
- The British Embassy will never request payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Regularly log into your profile on the application system to review the status of your application.
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