Driver at at British High Commission, Dodoma
Job Overview
Driver at at British High Commission, Dodoma
Driver S1
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.
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.
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
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