Driver at European Union Delegation | June 2024

European Union (EU)

Dar es Salaam

The European Union Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community, Dar es Salaam is looking for: Driver

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania and the East African Community is a key actor in the relations between the European Union and Tanzania as well as the East African Community. In close coordination with EU Member States’ Heads of Missions, its role is to:

Share the values and interests of the European Union.
Promote fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy.
Support Tanzania’s development agenda and sustainable development goals for a better life for all.
Stimulate inclusive growth, private sector and job creation.
Foster regional peace and stability, economic integration and trade development.

We offer

Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific function as Driver. The job functions may be change in accordance with the needs of the Delegation.

This is a full time employment. The posts are allocated in salary Group 5 which has a minimum gross salary of 1,624,459 TZS per month.

We offer other entitlements as per European Union human resources procedures applicable to locally recruited staff. The definitive salary will be determined based on the professional experience of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

The Driver may assist in Delegation related activities :

Executing oil driving request as reguested in accordance with driver app
Regular cleaning and control check-up of the vehicles making sure that necessary maintenance and repair is identified in time avoiding cost intensive deterioration of the vehicle parts
Assist with Dispatch of letters/ parcels as required
Assist Protocol Officer to follow up on relevant documentation
Assist Officials and Contract Agents when applying for driving license
Assist with reception from time to time.
General assistance to Head of Administration when required
Executing all driving orders as requested
Manual work in the office and accommodations (copying, moving assets)
General assistance to Head of Administration when required
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria Compulsory requirement Asset Qualifications School leaving certificate (matriculation). NIT or VETA Certificate of Driving. Professional experience Three years of professional driving, able to drive a manual transmission car. Experience working with Embassies/NGOs Knowledge of languages Ability to well communicate in Swahili and English. Knowledge of IT tools Microsoft Office, ability to familiarize with EEAS Systems

How to apply

Please send your detailed EuroPass CV in English filled in with the template available at https:// europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=en and a Cover Letter in English. The cover letter should mention your motivation for applying.

All applications must be submitted through this email address: eeasjobs-089@eeas.europa.eu and delegation-tanzania-hr-recruitment@eeas.europa.eu

The Subject of your email should be: Post No 355209 Driver

The procedure

After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which may include an interview if necessary during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually.

Deadline for applications: Friday 30th June 2024