SURFACE AND MARINE TRANSPORT REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SUMATRA)

DIRECTOR GENERAL

The Director General is the Chief Executive Officer of Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority and reports to the SUMATRA Board.

1.1         NATURE AND SCOPE

The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a Government Regulatory authority established by Act. No. 9 of 2001 (CAP 413 R.E. 2002)  SUMATRA’s role is to regulate, promote and facilitate availability of efficient, safe, quality, reliable and economic transport services in the surface  and marine transport sub-sectors.

The Director General is the Chief Executive of the Authority responsible for planning, budgeting, organizing, managing and controlling the affairs and activities of the Authority for effective fulfilment of its mission and attainment of strategic outputs. 

1.1.1       LOCATION: Dar es Salaam

1.1.2       MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      To lead the top Management team in formulating the overall business plan and  advise the Board of Directors on strategic corporate plans, objectives and policy guidelines

·      To ensure reporting on performance and other statutory requirement to the Board of Directors and other relevant stakeholders. In this regard, he/she will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient financial and personnel management, accounting and auditing systems of the authority

·      To develop and implement a robust performance management system

·      To provide linkage between the Authority, the Board, Government and general public on the affairs of the Authority.

·      To advise the Board in the regulation of the surface and marine transport subsectors.

1.1.3       QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·      Holder of Master’s degree in one of the field of management, law, economics, finance or engineering

·      Posses at least ten (10) years experience in one or more of the field of management, law, economics, finance or engineering.

·      Has knowledge and experience of the transport sectors at a very senior position

·      Masters degree in business administration or transport management and computer literacy will be added advantage.

1.1.4       GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR THE POST

·      Successful candidates will be appointed on a five-year contract period (after successful probation) which may be renewable.

·      Competitive remuneration and other benefits as they may be approved by the Board from time to time.

·      Other terms and conditions of service are as per the Authority’s Staff Benefit Package and as will be reviewed and promulgated from time to time.

·       He/she is unlikely to have a conflict of interest in the circumstances described under Section 11 of Act. No. 9 of 2001 (CAP 413 R.E. 2002).

1.1.5       REMUNERATION

The successful candidate will be offered remunerations commensurate with the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority’s remuneration schemes.

1.1.6       AGE

Applicants must be between 45 and 55 years of age at the time of application.

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.