(a) Qualifications, Knowledge and Essential Attributes:
• Holder of Form Four Secondary Education (O-Level) with passes in Kiswahili and English with a Trade Test Grade II/Drivers Grade II certificate from a recognised Institution.
• Must possess a valid commercial driving license at minumim with classes C and medically fit to drive and transport passengers.
• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• At least five years of relevant work experience in a reputable international organization(s) / project(s)
• Advanced drivers course grade II certificate
• Higher degree of integrity
• Proven no accident history/record
• A certificate of basic mechanic training will be an added advantage

(b) Responsibilities:
• Driving the Programme vehicle in accordance with the approved directives
• Ensuring that Programme vehicle is in a good running condition
• Adhering to Maintenance Schedules
• Reporting promptly any mechanical faults to the Center Manager
• Maintaining the vehicle logbook in accordance with the requirements of the Operational Manual
• Ensuring safety and cleanliness of the vehicle at all times
• Responsible in safe-keeping of the vehicle and tools
• Ensuring economic use of the Programme vehicle and fuel
• Ensuring safety of the Programme vehicle
• Observe driving procedures, traffic rules and regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexible to attend tasks in short notice
• Adhere to time keeping
• Be willing and able to perform tasks that may require physical labor
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned immediate supervisor

(c) 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 five (5) years but this may be extended subject to availability of funding.

(d) Salary and compensation package:
A maximum total salary budget (inclusive of Gratuity 25%, Workers Compensation fund of 0.5% and Health Insurance of 3%) will be USD 600 per month. The final package will depend on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

(e) Duty Station:
Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology [NM-AIST], Arusha, Tanzania.

(f) Reporting to:
Centre Manager / Centre Leader / Deputy Centre Leader

Mode of Application:
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 transcripts
• 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 September 2017. 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: wise.admin@nm-aist.ac.tz

Please mention the vacancy position in the e-mail header

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.