TANZANIA TREE SEED AGENCY (TTSA)

The Agency was established by the Executive Agency Act of 1997. TTSA is a semi autonomous body within the ambit of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE –1 POST

REPORTING: To the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting officer and spokesperson of the Agency
• Prepare and implement Strategic and work plans
• Prepare budgets, financial statements and reports of the Agency
• Supervise and monitor implementation of activities and efficient management of the Agency
• Develops the Agency’s policies
• Facilitate liaison/linkages with other relevant bodies/institutions to provide strategic management and advice on the development of the Agency
• Organize and conduct meetings of the Ministerial Advisory Body
• Manage the financial and human resources of the Agency
• Secretary to the Ministerial Advisory Body
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Masters degree in Forestry with specialization in forest biology from a recognized University.
• Must have managerial working experience in seed centre for a period of not less than eight (8) years.
• Preference will be given to candidates who attended courses in tree seed handling, tree improvement and forest botany
• Must have the ability to lead and make decisions, demonstrate an interest in tree seed matters.
• An individual with integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

AGE: Should be a Tanzanian aged below 55 years

TENURE: Shall hold office for a term of five (5) years or for such period as may be specified in his instrument of appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

REMUNERATION: Salary scale TGSL

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old.
• The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
• Applicants must attach one recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
  

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

Dead line for application is 10th August, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.