Background

Tanzania has held four credible general elections since the reintroduction of multi-party politics in 1992. Citizens and the government are eager to maintain this track record and to further strengthen democratic practice in Tanzania. Looking to the 2015 general election, government has undertaken early and comprehensive preparations for the electoral processes. Since receipt of official requests for UN assistance to the election cycle leading to the 2015 general election from the National Election Commission and Zanzibar Electoral Commission, a UN Needs Assessment Mission recommended the development of a project in support of the national efforts.
 
In addition, in 2014 the United Republic of Tanzania will likely conduct a first national referendum on a new constitution. The national EMBs and other stakeholders in preparing for these critical events have requested the support of UNDP to provide technical support to the preparation and execution of the referendum.
 
To these ends, the Democratic Empowerment Project (DEP) is a four year (2013-2016) UNDP, UN One Fund and other donor-funded project with the overall aim of contributing to Tanzania’s UNDAP’s Outcome 7: i.e. “key institutions of democracy, (i.e. EMBs, etc.) effectively implement their election and political functions”.   UN Women and UNESCO are implementing partners in a One UN Country Team context.
 
Project Objectives
  • The DEP seeks to promote democracy and contribute to the realization of the following four objectives:
  • Capacity of the key democratic institutions (EMBs, CRC, RPP, etc.) enhanced to support and promote legal and institutional reform in the context of the on-going constitutional reform process and beyond;
  • Capacity of the EMBs to conduct credible elections enhanced through strategic, technical and operational support and improved EMB engagement with stakeholders (i.e. political parties, CSOs, and the media) to foster a democratic environment;
  • Inclusive participation in elections and politics enhanced through the empowerment of women, youth and PWDs; and
  • National peace infrastructure enhanced to mitigate and prevent election-related conflicts, including violence against women in elections.
Project Management

The DEP project will be executed directly by UNDP and implemented under the overall guiding principle of national ownership and leadership in the electoral process. The international assistance provided should be considered as an extension of, and a complement to, national resources and is intended to support national management and coordination structures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving services by:

  • Driving office vehicles for the transport of UNDP staff, other high-ranking officials and visitors;
  • Delivering and collecting of mail, documents and other items;
  • Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formality arrangements when required.

Ensure proper daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, checking tires, brakes, car washing, etc. Raise any concerns with the condition and roadworthiness of vehicle immediately to project management.

Ensures cost-savings on proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Competencies

Functional competencies:
 
  • Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties;
  • Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies;
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
  • Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;
  • Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service;
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol, representational/diplomatic driving;
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues including security driving skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Outstanding team-working, task management, and organizational skills;
  • Flexibility, autonomy, integrity, reliability and dependability essential;
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Corporate competencies:

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
  • Completion of Secondary School education;
  • Formal driving qualifications from a recognized transport institution.
Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience as a professional driver;
  • Holder of a valid Class “C” driving licence for at least 5 years;
  • Outstanding record of safe driving; strong orientation towards safety;
  • Specific experience with UN or diplomatic organizations highly regarded;
  • Prior knowledge of the UN and UNDP administrative procedures preferable;
  • Excellent familiarity of national driving rules and regulations;
  • Experience in minor vehicle repair and mechanics;
  • Basic computer literacy and familiarity with office software an advantage.
Language:
  • Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili essential.

Other:

  • Willingness to travel frequently in everywhere in Zanzibar;
  • Willingness to work beyond normal office hours.