Driver at British High Commission, Dodoma

Position: Driver S1

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Salary: TZS 1,122,417 monthly

Deadline: August 19, 2025

Key Requirement: 3+ years driving experience in government/NGO/corporate environments

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: 12 months
  • Location: Dar Es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Working Hours: 35.5/week
  • Start Date: October 1, 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.

Key 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

  • 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

  • VIP driving training.
  • Specialized driver training.
  • First aid certificate.

Required Behaviors

  • Developing Self and Others
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

  • FCDO Mandatory Courses
  • Defensive driving training

How to Apply

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