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 EU Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and to the East African Community, Dar es Salaam works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Tanzanian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Driver (Local Agent Group 5) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 13 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in the area of vehicle management and administration.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Executing all driving request as requested 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

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from a gross of 1,624,459 /-TZS per month. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.

The expected start date will be in September 2024.

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV practical testing and interviews.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.