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Job Title: Product Manager – Electronic Home Appliances
Location: Dar es Salaam
Department: Management
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose
To lead the strategic planning, development, and lifecycle management of electronic home appliance products, ensuring alignment with market needs, supplier coordination, and business profitability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Strategy & Roadmap
2. Supplier Management
3. Product Lifecycle Management
4. Go-to-Market & Sales Management
5. Stakeholder Collaboration
6. Compliance & Quality
Qualifications & Experience
– Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field (MBA is a plus).
– 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in consumer electronics or home appliances.
– Experience working with international suppliers and managing import logistics.
– Strong understanding of product development process and market dynamics.
– Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
– Strong project management and organizational skills.
– Customer-Centric mindset with a passion for innovation.
– Proficiency in product management tools.
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Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000-employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
Core Services:
▪              Freight Forwarding
▪              Clearance & Forwarding
▪              Energy Industry Support Services
▪              Equipment Rental
▪              Commodity Trading
▪              Integrated Solutions
▪              Warehousing
▪              Ocean Freight
Industries:
▪              Mining
▪              Oil & Gas
▪              Agriculture
▪              Construction
▪              Explosives
▪              Renewables
Vision
To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.
Company Behaviours
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Maintain absolute customer focus, keeping the customer fully informed on progress and to effectively manage their expectations through accurate tracking reports and constant liaison which is relevant, reliable, reactive and convenient.
Deal with customer complaints rapidly and professionally in liaison with the Fleet planning and client liaison teams and Operations leads
Supervise Project controllers in Accurate Journey Management financial control and planning ensuring timely cash flow to drivers and all associated service providers.
Supervise Project controllers in accurate fuel allocation and accounting in accordance with Company Procedures.
Supervise and review Project controllers to ensure compliance with trip briefing and debriefings to ensure these are done within 24 hours after a trucks loads or offloads and that driver debriefing results reflect the bell curve per Project controller in accordance with company policy
Supervise and review Project controllers to ensure driver escalations, Project controller and Driver disciplinary issues, Driver and truck handovers as well as monitoring of driver deductions are closely monitored in conjunctions with Operations leads
Ensure clear and concise vehicle fault reporting, ensure immediate and thorough accident/incident investigations are carried out and solutions provided to mitigate recurrence in conjunction with the HSSEQ lead
Diligent Project controller management, ensuring KPIs are accurately assessed and recorded, while ensuring all areas for improvement are fully investigated and rectified in accordance with company procedures
Trip monitoring and vehicle tracking is to be carried out diligently and consistently, ensuring there are no avoidable delays and drivers are well informed on their progress and adherence to the journey management plan. Ensure adherence of JMP protocol is observed by all Project controllers.
SAP and TMS online management systems are to be correctly completed, accurately updated and timely
Ensure all trips are legally compliant, all documentation requirements are met and documentation required for invoicing are processed correctly
Line Manager for your assigned Project controllers, administration and documentation team: ensuring strong leadership, effective management and appropriate delegation. Compile x2 assessment reports on performance for management review.
Serving as a general assistant to the Operations Lead seeking continual improvement and promoting best practice amongst the operations team as well as Assist Planners, Client Liaisons and Key Account Managers to seek cargo for the fleet. Ensure you establishing reliable contacts for clearance, government and clients.

Education, Skills & Qualifications

A minimum of University Graduate Degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent vocational experience in Transport / Logistics service support
LEAN SIX SIGMA (Desirable)
Project Management (Desirable)
Business Management (Desirable)
Safety Management (Desirable)
Leadership skills to motivate and inspire team members
Clear communication skills ensuring clear and candid information
Strong management skills ensuring efficient use of resources
Computer Literacy to effectively operate and manipulate online management systems
Faultless administration skills ensuring accurate and efficient procedures
Problem solving skills to ensure obstacle to progress are overcome

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Assistant to the CEO
TAHA (Tanzania Horticultural Association) is an apex private sector member-based organization focused on developing and promoting the horticultural value chain in Tanzania, which includes flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and horticultural seeds. TAHA’s goal is to enhance the growth and competitiveness of the horticultural industry for social and economic gains. The organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tanzanian to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Position Details

Position: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Reports to: HR and Administration Manager
Duty Station: Arusha

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level executive and administrative support to the CEO. The role requires discretion, professionalism, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Scope of Work

Meetings and Logistics: The role involves preparing meeting agendas, minutes, reports, and presentation materials. You will support the drafting of official communications, speeches, and briefs, and coordinate the CEO’s logistics for meetings, workshops, and events. It also requires you to follow up on action items and ensure the timely implementation of the CEO’s directives.
Events and Calendar Management: Key duties include managing the CEO’s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements. You will also support in planning and organizing events involving the CEO and ensure timely scheduling and reminders.
Representation: The Executive Assistant will be expected to represent the CEO in technical or preparatory meetings when delegated. You will compile and share meeting summaries and act as a liaison between the CEO and internal departments or external partners.
Office Upkeep: Responsibilities include managing office supplies and equipment for the CEO’s office, maintaining executive files and records, and overseeing the cleanliness and maintenance of the office environment.

Qualifications and Skills

Degree Level: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
Experience: Candidates must have at least three years of experience supporting senior executives or in a similar role.
Other Key Skills:

Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and digital collaboration tools.
The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Remuneration
The successful candidate will be compensated according to the TAHA salary scale, aligned with their qualifications and professional experience. Other employment benefits will be in line with the organization’s policy. TAHA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates
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Job Purpose Statement
The purpose of the role is to provide day-to-day administrative support to the team. This will involve working closely with the team to ensure all HR areas are executed exceptionally as per the defined procedures and practices. The role shall also ensure that reports and data analyses are prepared proactively to yield insights and that staff information is managed securely.
Key Result Areas
Perspective and Weighting (to add up to 100%)
Financial
Introduce new business/accounts to the bank evidenced and coded under your DAO code.
Customer
Ensure the following HR processes are executed exceptionally as per the HR Policy and procedures:
Documentation processing, flow, and filing management in liaison with the HR team to ensure quality and TATs measures are achieved.
Provide end-to-end administrative support to all HR Shared Services processes.
Work closely with the team to execute first-time-resolution of issues raised by staff to the department, in the achievement of exceptional internal customer service.
Internal Business Processes
Collectively drive the HR Division’s adherence to approved policies and procedures and provide feedback on the same so as to keep them competitive.
Be an advocate for a continually improving way of working within the team to drive efficient and impactful engagement and accurate delivery of service.
Proactively participate in organization projects.
Learning and Growth
Maintain own high performance.
Own up-to-date and actioned competency assessments and development plans.
Nil disruption to business/loss of business due to lack of own succession and back-fill.
Maintain the desired 360-degree feedback score.
Job Dimensions
Reporting Relationships: Jobs that report to this position directly and indirectly
Functional Reports: Interns
Ideal Job Competencies
Technical Competencies
HR Policy and Procedures: Working knowledge of HR policy and procedures and troubleshoots HR administration queries received from internal customers to create value-adding solutions.
Customer Engagement (Internal & External): Resolves customers’ queries and challenges in an organized way, providing the highest quality service and monitors to confirm that the customers’ needs have been comprehensively addressed. Provides prompt and insightful feedback to relevant stakeholders to enable them to address the root cause of the challenges faced by customers.
Leadership: Exercises self-leadership delivering assigned work in line with professional and technical standards within given time frames. Is reliable and works collaboratively. Has the cognitive intelligence to draw together contrasting strands of information and present a compelling position. Adheres to the company’s values and policies and delivers to set objectives. Has high moral intelligence.
Behavioral Competencies
Emotional Intelligence: Knows own strengths and limits; aware of own emotions and the effect they have on others and has the self-control to keep disruptive emotions and impulses in check.
Follow Through: Consistently follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency, completing them in a timely and reliable manner. Follows up with customers to ensure that they are satisfied.
Agile: Able to change plans, methods, opinions, or goals in light of new information, with the readiness to act on opportunities.
Additional Notes
This job description is signed off with reference having been made to the organization’s core values and aligned competencies against these values.
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Tanzania Head Office

Department
DEPARTMENT OF ICT

Number of openings
3

Job Purpose

To provide effective leadership and technical oversight to a team of ICT Specialists and Systems Administrators responsible for the administration, monitoring, integration, and support of Self-Service and Digital Channels systems. This role ensures the successful implementation of new solutions and enhancements, while delivering reliable second-level, day-to-day support for all customer-facing channels and self-service platforms to guarantee seamless service delivery, system stability, and superior customer experience.

Principle Responsibilities

Supervise and provide technical support, including continuous monitoring of all Digital Channels systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Oversee 24-hour on-call support and manage day-to-day operational support activities for these systems to guarantee seamless service delivery.
Participating and supervising in Third party and other integration projects in Digital Channels and ESB platform.
Document and analyze technical specifications for changes and projects.
Review updates, test and implement changes and/or enhancements in compliance with the Change Management Policy.
Supervise and execute System integration testing and subsequent implementation of system upgrades, hotfixes, patch releases.
Provide end-user support; investigate, troubleshoot, document, and resolve hardware and software issues.
Configure hardware, Digital Systems, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
Supervise daily system monitoring by verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and critical processes; review system and application logs, and ensure successful completion of scheduled tasks such as backups.
Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary.
Repair and recover from hardware or software failures; coordinate and communicate with impacted users.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related fields.
Minimum of 5-year experience at ICT Senior / Supervisor role in a bank of similar size and scale with 3 years of experience in supporting Self-Service Digital Channels in organizations of similar size and scale.
Technical knowledge of Digital Channels solutions and other self-service.
People Management & Leadership knowledge.
Knowledge on Oracle database management
Operating System: Working knowledge of MS Windows and UNIX (HP-UX, Linux) Operating Systems.
Good understanding of network technologies.
Basic knowledge of ESB, Service Oriented Architecture and Open to Technical knowledge of Digital systems solutions.

CRDB Commitment

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.
It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.

Deadline
2025-08-14

Employment Terms
PERMANENT

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Tanzania Head Office

Department
DEPARTMENT OF ICT

Number of openings
1

Job Purpose

To provide effective leadership and technical oversight to a team of Specialists and System Administrators responsible for the support, administration, monitoring, and enhancement of Card Systems. This includes ensuring seamless operations of ATM/POS Switch systems, Card Production systems, and Card Management/Database systems (Debit, Credit, Prepaid, etc.), as well as managing integrations with National, Regional, and International Card Payment Schemes (Visa, MasterCard, CUP, RuPay, etc.). The role ensures timely implementation of new solutions, system enhancements, and second-level, day-to-day support to maintain high availability and performance of all card-related services.

Principle Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain the ATM/POS Switch and Card Management Systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Oversee the card systems portfolio by monitoring the status, challenges, and progress of existing systems, ongoing projects, and future initiatives.
Monitor and support interfaces between CRDB Bank’s card systems and third-party vendors to ensure seamless integration and service delivery.
Provide enhancements and second-level support for Card Management Switch, e-transaction services applications, and related platforms.
Collaborate with the Alternative Banking Channels and E-Fraud teams to support card-related transactions and mitigate risks.
Engage professionally with various internal departments to address business requirements and operational needs.
Liaise with card production vendors for resolution of second-level support issues.
Generate and analyze periodic e-channel reports to inform decision-making and performance monitoring.
Work closely with the Alternative Banking Channels unit to gather and implement new card business requirements.
Lead integrations with Card Management Systems, ensuring proper implementation, testing, and certification of the Switch, International Card Schemes, and device certifications (e.g., ATM, POS).

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Card Systems administration, support, and implementation within the banking or financial services sector.
Strong knowledge of ATM/POS Switch systems, Card Management Systems
Proficiency in database management (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and operating systems (Linux/Unix and Windows).
Familiarity with e-transaction services, fraud monitoring tools, and alternative banking channels.
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and team management skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

CRDB Commitment

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.
It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.
Recruitment
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.

Deadline
2025-08-14

Employment Terms
PERMANENT

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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will manage, distribute and close section work orders using computer program.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provide data capture service and general CMMS administration to section planners.
Generate maintenance reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
Monitors work orders by putting work plan on board and marking progress after getting information from responsible personnel.
Prepares off-crop schedule by collecting work list from responsible users and captures them in system.
Use, enter and maintain job plans is CMMS job plan library.
Accurately describe spares requirements to enable material resources planning by inventory team.
Monitor spares availability to scheduled dates and adjust plans & schedules as required.
Escalate potential schedule breakers to allow for appropriate intervention.
Support the implementation of the “Illovo Way of Maintenance” (iAMP) to ensure Illovo is the best-in-class sugar & downstream producer
Ensures that all operations are carried out as per the ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System at Kilombero Sugar to achieve the quality standards.
Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.

Job Qualification and Experience

Certificate or Diploma in Records Management or equivalent
1 year work experiences in planning, stores or equivalent
Computer Literacy
Good Communication skills
Good report writing skills

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 17th August 2025.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
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Job Opportunity: Senior Manager Operational Risk I at Tanzania Commercial Bank
Overview
Tanzania Commercial Bank is dedicated to providing competitive financial services and creating value for stakeholders through innovative products, with a vision to be the leading bank in Tanzania for affordable, accessible, and convenient financial services. The bank prioritizes organizational development and effective human capital management by attracting, retaining, and developing a highly capable and qualified workforce to advance its goals and contribute to the nation.
Job Details

Position: Senior Manager Operational Risk I
Rank: Principal Operational Risk Management Officer I
Department: Risk Management and Compliance
Section: Risk Management
Salary Scale: COBSS 9 (Principal Level I)
Reports to: Chief Manager Risk Management
Location: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline: August 17, 2025

Position Objective

Ensure the bank complies with the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulations, the Bank and Financial Institutions Act, and minimizes operational and financial risks.
Ensure the bank’s policies, processes, and procedures align with business and Board of Directors’ risk appetite, are fully implemented, and adhered to by all incumbents.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Risk Management framework.
Develop a risk assessment and measurement system.
Identify current and emerging operational risks in the bank’s daily operations.
Monitor potential risks continuously and brief on situations requiring prompt action.
Develop risk tolerance limits for management and board approval, with periodic reviews.
Evaluate the impact of changes in legislation and company policies on operational risk.
Monitor positions against approved risk tolerance limits.
Coordinate the development and review of policies to address the bank’s risk exposure for board approval.
Develop risk alerts for risk identification across all business units.
Monitor market, economic, and financial trends, both within and outside the bank, and advise management on minimizing risk exposure.
Coordinate the development of risk monitoring and control measures in all business units.
Develop and implement operational risk management policies and procedures.
Conduct regular risk assessments across different business units and operations.
Collaborate with internal departments to identify and mitigate risks.
Identify potential risks related to processes, projects, and new initiatives.
Develop and implement strategies to prevent, mitigate, and eliminate operational risks.
Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
Investigate operational incidents and near misses.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in internal controls.
Promote a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.
Support internal and external audits related to operational risk.
Analyze risks associated with new products, processes, and systems to assess the bank’s ability to manage them and provide guidance to minimize exposure.
Prepare periodical risk reports to guide management in understanding the bank’s risk exposure for strategic interventions.
Conduct research and due diligence on other banks’ and financial institutions’ operational risk management to ensure TCB remains competitive.
Conduct periodic reviews to assess compliance with bank policies, procedures, and tolerance limits, reporting findings.
Create awareness among staff on risk management practices and arrange training for improved performance.
Mitigate, implement, and embed controls to address audit findings related to operational risk within allowed timeframes.
Analyze the effectiveness of processes and systems in user departments and recommend improvements.
Set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for direct reports and conduct semi-annual and annual reviews.
Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable data for risk reports, regulatory returns, and board presentations.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Master’s degree in Banking, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration (majoring in Accounting or Finance), Risk Management, Actuarial Sciences, Insurance, Statistics, or Banking from a recognized university or equivalent qualifications.
Minimum of 16 years’ working experience in a related field.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Extensive knowledge of risk, risk systems, and industry regulations.
Expertise in the concepts, principles, and practices of operational risk.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and tools.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Experience in the financial industry is preferred.

Personal Attributes and Behavioral Competencies

Demonstrates Tanzania Commercial Bank core values: Customer Focus, Trustworthy, Creativity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Capable of implementing projects/programs according to set objectives and timelines across a wide business platform.
Exhibits sound judgment, common sense, and good humor.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to grow business.
Ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders.
Self-driven with a results-oriented mindset.
Effective data analysis skills.
Produces efficient and high-quality audit reports.

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The Associate Administrative Officer is responsible for providing administrative and office support to the Jhpiego Tanzania office. This includes providing administrative/office support to the Jhpiego Tanzania office, field office staff, visitors and/or consultants on hotel booking, and international and SSTA accommodation for all projects. S/he will coordinate with the Senior Operations Manager on local, regional and international travel and other administrative issues. The Administration Officer will be proactive and work closely with the Senior Operations Manager to improve administrative support.
This position will be closed on August 11, 2025

Responsibilities

Ticketing Management: 

Manage the Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) trucker by making sure we do not exceed the limit by entering the Purchase Order (PO) amount every week for both travel agents
Serve as the contact person in arranging local, regional and international staff travel, which includes, Booking air tickets, both domestic and international

Make payment for the tickets purchased following the office procedure
Arranging for travel advances (TAR – travel Advance request for international travel), Making hotel reservations for international travelers, Submitting the traveler visas application to the consular/embassy as needed. o Keep copies of Jhpiego staff travel document (Passport); make sure the passport is valid for more than 6 months before travel

Manage the travel agent Technical Service Agreement by making sure they are updated on time
Make close follow up of statement reconciliation monthly

 

Hotel Management for international travelers:

Assist in international staff travel, including air tickets, airport transfers, arranging travel advances, and making hotel reservations.
Work with travelers in securing the travel visa as needed
Work with Baltimore backstop team for hotel booking and payment through Credit Cards
Collect invoices and attach the relevant support documentation; responsible for preparing Purchase Orders for the hotels, work closely with the VAT outsourcing company in pursuing VAT refunds.
Work with the Finance team to close all non-paid Purchase Orders from QBE monthly; work with the Regional and/or Zonal offices to make sure the Purchase Orders are completed and closed.
Verifying all international hotel invoices and airport transfers invoices and attaching the relevant support documentation; responsible for preparing Purchase Orders for the hotels.
Foresing and updating the hotel contract both from vendor and Jhpiego hotel list.

Office Management:

Professionally attends all Jhpiego visitors and introduces them to the appropriate staff that they have come to meet. Make sure the office reception is attended all the time.
Keep the mailbox keys, advise drivers to follow up with the incoming mails, route the mails to the respective owner.

Manages the Jhpiego petty cash account in accordance with standard and procedures. Obtains approvals for all disbursements prior to payment, codes correctly all expenses, completes the petty cash reconciliation form and submits periodically to the Finance Manager for review and replenishments. Monitors the balance to ensure an ample lead-time for replenishments.
 Assists the Operations Manager in following up on office utilities (electricity and water) including ensuring prompt payment of bills, reconciling payments, sorting invoices and allocating to appropriate department, record to the tracker.
Manage the conference rooms, make sure they are always clean and ready for a meeting at any time, make reservations, confirm with the applicant meeting requirements and plan for the meeting in advance.
Manage and make sure the office is locked and armed, windows and blinds before and after the workday,
Ensure office equipment and lights are turned on and off as appropriate and portable equipment is locked away.
Ensures the Jhpiego office is free of pests by advising the supervisor on fumigation time.
Ensure timely service and maintenance of the office equipment’s are properly done

Required Qualifications

University degree and/or college diploma and minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a related field
Secretarial training and/or office management training
Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office

Knowledge:

Experience working in a busy office within the private sector, especially with an international organization Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Preferred Qualifications

A wide variety of administrative, office management and computer skills
Experience in managing teams and supervising multi-cultural staff.
Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to handle a variety of assignments, sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
Be willing to take on extra responsibilities to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.
RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING
Jhpiego has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised:

Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
All active jobs are advertised directly on our careers page.
Official Jhpiego emails will always arrive from a @Jhpiego.org email address.
Please report any suspicious communications to undefined

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Job Opportunity: Driver S1 at British High Commission, Dodoma
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 of Post: 12 months
Location: Dar Es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: TZS 1,122,417 monthly
Working Hours per Week: 35.5
Start Date: October 1, 2025
Application Deadline: August 19, 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.
Roles and 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, Skills, and Experience

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, Skills, and Experience

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

Required Behaviors

Developing Self and Others
Making Effective Decisions
Seeing the Big Picture

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment

FCDO Mandatory Courses
Defensive driving training
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dodoma are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in the United Republic of Tanzania.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Tanzania with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The successful candidate is responsible for obtaining the relevant permit, paying permit fees, arranging relocation, and meeting relocation costs.
Employees not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
Appointable candidates who are unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list. If a similar role becomes available within 6 months, it may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Applications sent through other sites will not be received.
Ensure applications are authentically written based on personal experiences. AI tools may only be used for formatting consistency and keyword relevance. Core content, personal narratives, and responses to behavior and skill-based questions must reflect your professional journey and achievements. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
The British Embassy will never request payment or fees to apply for a position.
Regularly log into your profile on the application system to review the status of your application.

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