DRIVER/ MECHANIC JOBS

POSITION INFORMATION
Vacancy Announcement IOM/KSU/012/18

Position title Driver/Mechanic

Position grade G2

Duty station Kasulu

Reporting directly to Procurement and Logistics Assistant (Fleet Manager)
Overall supervision by Procurement and Logistics Officer
Managerial responsibility No
Directly reporting staff No

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) in Kigoma, Procurement and Logistics Officer and the direct supervision of the Logistics and Procurement Assistant-Fleet Manager, the incumbent will ensure the safe driving for IOM staff and guests as described in the section III below.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Drive IOM official vehicles, including buses, for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.;
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s), checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.;
• Perform minor repairs and arranges other vehicle during the repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean;
• Assist in monitoring the regular maintenance schedule of all vehicles in Kigoma, Kasulu, Makere and Kibondo offices including IOM busses. Inform Procurement and Logistics Assistant-Fleet Assistant, if any repairs needed;
• When necessary, identifies and recommends competent service providers to Logistics/Procurement Unit;
• Conduct periodic visits of all offices and check IOM vehicles with their overall conditions, maintenance status and log books and report/update the maintenance schedule accordingly;
• Identify locally available maintenance materials/spares; check for quality and 2 quantity; negotiate price and facilitate procurement in close consultation with Logistics/Procurement Unit;
• Closely monitor the material/spares delivery at store. Report to the supervisor well advance of the material/spares stock finishes so that work does not stop.;
• Report to the supervisor immediately if there is any discrepancy on material/spares at store;
• Advise the supervisor for the approval and thus final payment to the garage if maintenance has been done externally;
• Any other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as assigned by the CoM, HoSO and the Logistics/Procurement Unit.

IV. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioral competencies

Behavioural

Accountability
? Accepts and gives constructive criticism
? Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

? Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Client Orientation
? Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

Continuous Learning
? Contributes to colleagues' learning
? Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

Communication
? Actively shares relevant information
? Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
? Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Performance Management
? Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

Professionalism
? Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
? Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
? Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
? Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
? Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Teamwork
? Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
? Contributes to, and follows team objectives
? Gives credit where credit is due ? Seeks input and feedback from others
? Actively supports and implements final group decisions Technical
? Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies.
? Monitors own work to correct errors.
? Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
? Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

Technical
? Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies.
? Monitors own work to correct errors.
? Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
? Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity.
? Drives IOM vehicles safely.

V.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Primary education in vehicle mechanic.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license to drive a bus, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Skills in minor vehicle repair and good experience in office maintenance.
• Two years' work experience as a mechanic and driver; safe driving record.
• Professional experience in driving 4x4 V8 and hardtop vehicles

VI.LANGUAGES
Required
• Thorough knowledge of Swahili
• Working knowledge of English

How to apply:
Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CV’s and cover letter indicating Vacancy Notice number with 3 professional references and contacts to tzvacancy@iom.int

Or send applications to the address below;

International Organization for Migration Mission in the United Republic of Tanzania Slipway Road, off Chole Road, Plot # 1365 Msasani. PO Box 9270 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information, please refer to: https://tanzania.iom.int/
Posting period: From 27th April – 10th May 2018