Driver Job Opportunity at East African Community Tanzania

Job Title:DRIVER
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/039)
Grade: G2
Organ: East African Court of Justice (EACJ)
Department: Court Administration
Reports to: Court Administrator
Main Purpose of the Job:
Operates and keeps custody of a vehicle assigned to assure safe transportation of
clients to and from various destinations and to assist clients on entry and exist from
vehicles as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Operates assigned vehicle/s in a safe and courteous manner and in line with
laid down EAC Regulations;
2 Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer
transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports,
accident report, vehicle conditions reports and other records that are
requested from management.
3 Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle (s) and report defect
for servicing on time;
4 Responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying
emergency response providers, and rendering First
Aid until emergency personnel arrive;
5 Carry out simple mechanical repairs;
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6 Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient
route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English
and Kiswahili
7 Adheres to traffic rules and regulations;
8 Serves as role model while providing transportation services
Qualifications and Experience:
Form IV or equivalent Secondary School level with a clean driving licence; category
B, C and D or equivalent plus five (5) years driving V.I.Ps
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to drive a vehicle safely and appropriately, including ability to read and
interpret road signs in English and Kiswahili, ability to read, understand, and adhere
to the Traffics rules and regulations , ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing , ability to establish effective professional relationship with customers, coworkers,
and upper level staff and employees, ability to prepare concise and
accurate records and reports, extensive knowledge of the operations and features of
assigned vehicle (s), ability to recognise vehicle maintenance needs, ability to
perform minor vehicle repairs, interpret maps, and route directions; and ability to
administer First Aid.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon
satisfactory performance. This position falls under the General Support
Staff category and is subject to recruitment under local terms and from
the host country only.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic
and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three
referees, and day time telephone contact to:

The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255 /
+255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 15th June 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who
meet its requirements.