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Chauffeur Job Opportunity at U.S. Embassy - June 2024
- Embassy Jobs
- DAR ES SALAAM
- 14/06/2024
- TSh650.000 - TSh55.000.000 /monthly
- Full Time
OCCASIONAL TRAVEL
Under the supervision of the Regional Management Officer in Regional Affairs (RAO), the position serves as the primary chauffeur for RAO personnel, temporary duty personnel, and office visitors, providing airport expediting and other assistance and ensuring safe transport. In addition, the employee performs a variety of administrative support duties for the office, including local procurement of goods and services, developing and maintaining local sources for local procurements, and managing the RAO TDY phone inventory and key contacts database.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Vehicles and Driving: 60%
a. The employee drives GOV passenger cars, including armored vehicles, and provides chauffeur services. The employee performs independent duties, which include the pick-up and delivery of supplies to and from vendors.
b. facilitates inspections, maintenance, and repairs of RAO vehicles. Stewards a kilometer log where routine maintenance and funding for those repairs are forecasted in advance. KMS tracking logs are turned into RAO Management on a monthly basis. A daily log of kilometers is recorded when vehicles are used.
c. Perform basic vehicle maintenance and advise the supervisor when the vehicle requires additional servicing.
d. Log and maintain the operation of gas consumption in GOV for reporting requirements.
Service to Personnel: 20%
a. Provides area familiarization and orientation to Dar es Salaam for TDY personnel.
b. Serves as a reliable 24/7 resource in case of personnel emergencies, in particular for officers that don’t have a command of the Kiswahili language.
c. provides and coordinates safe and secure transportation for PCS and TDY personnel for official travel purposes.
d. manages varying and competing travel demands. Provides meet-and-greet assistance.
Administrative/logistical duties: 20%
a. Locates potential suppliers and requests price quotations by telephone or advertisement for RAO purchases. Performs extensive research to find a suitable supplier of equipment of any kind, supplies, and services. Keeps aware of market conditions, including the price and availability of commodities and services. Maintains contact with firms to facilitate the resolution of problems. Due to work requirements, RAO performs its own procurement and does not use GSO procurement.
b. Prepares purchase documentation for review by RAO Management. Summarizes information and makes recommendations based on the best price, delivery time, firm’s reputation, etc. Orders approved items or services via telephone, email, or in person and arranged delivery if applicable.
c. Provides assistance in finding supplies for major renovations and/or construction projects. includes a list of possible vendors and contractors for supplies, services, and repairs. Gets approval for approved services and provides receipts to RAO Management. Ensures delivery of supplies and services in accordance with the specifications of the order documents. Follows up on late orders.
d. The employee must develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Embassy management section in arranging services as needed and resolving local problems regarding such services. Also, employees must develop a strong network of key contacts for RAO and working contacts to help solve any service that RAO will require.
e. assists during VIP visits and performs other duties as assigned.
f. Actively participate in Embassy crisis management teams and other training opportunities that provide value added to the community (ex., First Responder).
g. Employees may be required to conduct a variety of hands-on physical tasks as directed. This may include lifting heavy boxes, equipment, or bags, etc.
Job Knowledge: A comprehensive knowledge of Tanzanian local and federal driving regulations; considerable knowledge of defense driving and vehicle security procedures; good knowledge of administrative procedures; Must have a thorough understanding of the organizational structure and operating procedures of the Tanzanian government.
Skills and abilities: Current knowledge of modern technology (computers, Microsoft Office, GPS, mobile communication devices), networks, and understanding of the city for local procurements is required. The ability to lift 50 lbs. is required. Driver's license class B&D is required. Basic numerical skills are required.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
DEIA Statement
The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, values a workforce of people of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM or USEFM, who is a preference-eligible U.S. veteran
2. AEFM/UUSEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), a letter from Veterans’ Affairs that indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date, and (2) the character of the service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:.
For more information, visit this link: https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.
All Applicants:
• Secondary School Certificate
• Proof of citizenship
• Driver’s License Classes “B” and “D”
• Work Permit
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214: Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
For further information, the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.