Driver

JOB DETAILS: 

The Centre for Water Infrastructure and Sustainable EnergyFutures (WISE-Futures) atthe Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) is oneof the Eastern and Southern Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) to strengthen African higher education institutions to deliver quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in the regional priority areas.

THE WISE – FUTURES ASPIRES:

• To provide excellent learning environment for training top-notched Masters and PhD graduates specializing in water, sanitation and energy-related fields;
• To provide a stimulating research environment for early career researchers to enable them contribute to solving pressing societal problems related to water, sanitation and energy;
• To strengthen regional and international research collaboration in order to promote the development of cutting edge solutions to water, sanitation and energy challenges in the region; and
• To promote inclusive socio-economic transformation in the region by turning research findings into usable and accessible products for the benefits of society, and industry, and the sustainability of the environment. NM-AIST collaborates with a wide range of national, regional and international partners, and other Centers of Excellence in the Region.

The NM-AIST invites applications from suitably skilled, competent, and experienced Tanzaniansfor the following vacant posts at the WISE-Futures Centre:
Driver (1 Post):

Duration of the position:

Full time two years contract, with a probation period of six months. The position is renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Maximum duration is three (3) years but this may be extended subject to availability of funding.

• Salary: Gross Monthly Salary $466.90.
• Duty Station: WISE-Futures, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology [NM-AIST], Tengeru - Arusha, Tanzania.
• Reporting to: Centre Leader / Deputy Centre Leader/Centre Manager
• For more information about WISE-Futures, visit www.wisefutures.ac.tz . 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Essential Attributes:

• Holder of Form Four Secondary Education with passes in Kiswahili or English with at least Trade Test Grade II/Drivers Grade II certificate from a recognized Institution. Must have a valid Class ‘‘C’’ Driving License;
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• Below 45 years of age;
• Very good in English and Kiswahili oral and written communication skills; and
• Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Driving Project/Institutional vehicle(s) and maintaining logbooks;
• Responsible for safe-keeping of the vehicle and its tools;
• Maintains disciplined behaviour and proper conduct in rendering services to his/her officers;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and tools;
• Reporting promptly any defect or problems detected in the vehicle;
• Prepare and timely submit vehicle report in regard to fuel consumption, general vehicle usage or any adverse observation of vehicle;
• Performs messengerial Duties and Responsibilities such as dispatching documents/letters, collecting mail, photocopying of documents; and
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.
  
  

Job Skills: Not Specified 
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified 
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Job application procedure

Eligible candidates possessing the above qualifications and attributes are advised to submit their applications including the following:

• A cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation,
• Most recent Curriculum Vitae
• Certified photocopies of relevant certificates and academic transcript
• Letter of recommendation from two professional referees
• Contact details: Telephone, E-mail, and Postal Address
• Individuals currently employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers

Deadline for application:
Deadline for application is 30th April 2019. Recruitment will be as soon as possible.
Applications should be sent by either e-mail or via post address and should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor-Planning, Finance, and Administration,
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
E-mail: dvc-admin@nm-aist.ac.tz 
Please mention the position in the e-mail header or on the envelope.
Note: Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their addresses/e-mails/phones.