Responsible for
rendering driving services to the Fund as will be assigned by the relevant
authority.
Duties and
Responsibilities of a Driver
(a) Drive the assigned vehicle for official activities within or outside the
country
(b) Transport employees and other individ
uals such as staff family members,
Fund’s officials or guests in a safe and
responsible manner;
(c) Keep the assigned vehicle free from damage, in acceptable condition, and
consistently clean in a manner which is consistent with the Fund’s image and
report mechanical problems to the Head driver or the Administration Officer for
appropriate action;
(d) Ensure that the vehicle is in good and safe working condition prior to use
and well maintained by carrying out regular maintenance or repair services and
ensure the vehicle’s interior and exterior are clean and hygienic and accept
responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
(e) Work extra/overtime hours as needed according to departmental workload or
tasks assigned before and after working hours;
(f) Maintain an excellent driving record; meaning avoiding driving recklessly
or parking the car in an unsecured or an unauthorized parking yards, freeways,
etc.
(g) Be responsible for traffic offences that include paying fines including
towing charges for wrong parking, exceeding permitted speed or failing to renew
driver’s license, vehicle insurance, road license or driving the car while it
is in defect;
(h) Be willing and able to perform tasks that may require physical labor, and
possibly the use of own hands to load and unload the vehicle;
(i) Undertake driver’s and vehicle maintenance training and ensure renewal of
driving license, undergoing vision
and other medical tests as will be directed by the government or the Fund;
(j) Perform any other functions as will be assigned by the Head Driver or
Administration Officer in writing or verbally.
Qualifications and
Experience of a Driver
(a) Minimum Form four lever with an (“O” level) National Secondary Examination
Certificate with minimum division 4 pass
from a recognized public or private school or equivalent qualification;
(b) Diploma or Certificate in Transport Management, mechanics, or related
fields is an added Advantage;
(c) Must possess a valid commercial driving license, at minimum with classes B,
C, D and E and medically fit to drive and
transport passengers;
(d) Must have previous commercial driving experience of minimum 4 years with a
reputable organization,
or have graduated from an accredited/approved commercial driving school with a
minimum of two (2) prior years
driving experience with at least class B & D.
Special Skills and
Competencies
(a) Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems,
regulations governing safe driving, mileage of service, inspection and
maintenance.
(b) Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, such as addition,
subtraction and multiplication as well as
handle receipts/imprest retirements; read maps, road signs, maintain record of
duty status, etc.
(c) Must not engage in drug, alcohol or any toxic substances which might impair
vision or cause loss of physical energy or strengths, before or while driving
the vehicle;
(d) Ability to read and write in Swahili language.
(e) Ability to speak and write in English language is a must;
(f) Highly developed sense of reliability and correctness;
(g) Self-starter, highly motivated, organized, initiative, ability and
willingness to work independently or under minimum supervision;
(h) Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization’s
Ideals/ Core Values.
Working Conditions
(a) Office environment: Typical office based travels only where necessary. (90%
traveling and 10% office based).
(b) On call: Yes in the after normal working hours and public holidays.
Terms of Employment
and Remuneration
The successful candidate will be employed on a two-year renewable contract with
an attractive remuneration
package.
Duty Station:
Initially Arusha but following expansion may be transferred to other areas
where SELF MF operates.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their letters of application
with detailed CVs, photocopies of academic credentials and names, addresses and
phone numbers of three referees to be addressed to:
The Managing
Director,
SELF Microfinance Fund (SELF MF),
Letsya Tower, 3rd Floor, New Bagamoyo Rd/Kijitonyama Street
P.O. Box 77760, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: +255 022 2700113
+255 737212513
Deadline for the
submission of the applications:
Four weeks from the first date of appearance in the advert. Please note that
applications will be shortlisted within two weeks after submission closure, and
the shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.
The applicants, who
do not hear from us by 05th September 2016, should consider themselves as not
shortlisted.
