THE NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) is a Government Institution which is under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. NECTA was established by the Parliamentary Act No. 21 of 1973 to undertake the responsibility of examinations objectives and functions as provided for in the Act. NECTA’s Mission is to contribute to national development through a fair, efficient and effective national examinations and educational assessment system that provide high quality stakeholders service through competent and motivated staff.

1.1                 BINDER II (2 POSITIONS)

REPORTS TO:        Head of Section

1.1.1     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Hand Binds;

·      Operates machines e.g. guillotine and book pressing machines;

·      Collates, cuts and trims;

·      Assembles all printed material into finished printed  products;

·      Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her superior.

1.1.2     QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of CSEE who has successfully completed one year course in binding or who has attained Trade Test III in binding from recognized Institution.

1.1.3     SALARY SCALE                      

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scales - NECTASS 2

1.2                 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER II (1 POSITION)

REPORTS TO:     Head of Section

1.2.1     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in training technical support staff;
• Evaluates, implements and documents enhancements;
• Assists in identifying system platform, components and dependencies;
• Identifies software maintenance requirements;
• Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors.

1.2.2     QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of First Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

1.2.3     SALARY SCALE                      

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scales - NECTASS 7             

  

1.3                 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR II (1 POSITION)

REPORTS TO: Head of Section

1.3.1     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, installs and configures LAN and WAN infrastructure;
• Reviews LAN and WAN architecture;
• Tests network equipment and devices;
• Implements network security plan;
• Performs network troubleshooting and maintenance;
• Monitors network traffic;
• Performs any other duties relevant to NECTA’s functions as assigned by his superiors.

1.3.2     QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of First Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering/Electronics or equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution.

1.3.3     SALARY SCALE                      

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scales - NECTASS 7

           

1.4                 COMPUTER TECHNICIAN II (2 POSITIONS)

REPORTS TO: Head of Section

1.4.1     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect and connect new equipment(s) as approved.
• Configure systems and install/update systems and applications software.
• Install and configure security software such as firewalls and anti-virus tools.
• Install configure and troubleshoot internet connections.
• Connect computers to wired and wireless local area networks.
• Test new systems to ensure that they are in working order.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her superiors.

1.4.2     QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Certificate in Computer Science/ Computer Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) from a recognized and registered Institution by NACTE.

1.4.3     SALARY SCALE

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scales - NECTAS 5

1.5                 STATISTICIAN (1 POST)

1.5.1     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Participates in analysis of examinations administered by NECTA;

·        Participates in data collection and analysis for various examinations processes;

·        Designs simple forms or instruments for collecting relevant data;

·        Maintains and up-dates examinations data registers;

·        Assists in carrying out computation of statistical parameters and various indices of items/questions and other examinations.

·        Assist in data collection, analysis and production of statistical tables.

·        Collects, tabulates, analyses and interprets various examinations data.

·        Organises index and document item/question and other Examinations Statistics.

·        Maintains data Registry.

·        Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors

1.5.2     QUALIFICATIONS

First Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Research and Evaluation or equivalent qualification in related fields and must be computer literate with good analytical skills.

1.5.3     SALARY SCALE

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scales - NECTASS 6

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. All applicants have to be Citizens of Tanzania
2. Applicants have to attach current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Applicants should observe the age limit indicated for each position.
4. The title of the position applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid. 
5. Applicants have to attach their detailed certified copies of Academic certificates, one recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
6. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
7. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 issued 30^th November 2010.
8. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
9. Testimonials Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
10. This advert is also found in www.utumishi.go.tz and www.pmoralg.go.tz
11. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
12. Dead line for application is , 24^th  May, 2011 at 3:30 p.m
13. Application letters should be written in English and sent to the following address:

Secretary,

Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,

P.O. Box 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.