THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TANZANIA

The National Museum of Tanzania was established by The National Museum of Tanzania Act of 1980.

DIRECTOR GENERAL – 1 POST

REPORTING
He/she reports to Board of the National Museum of Tanzania

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Director General shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the National Museum of Tanzania. He/she shall be appointed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania and be responsible to the Board of the National Museum of Tanzania for implementing the policies of the museum including planning, coordinating and controlling all functions and activities within the framework and instructions laid down by the Board in accordance with the Museum Act.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops drafts policies for approval by the Board of the National Museum of Tanzania.
• Ensures the implementation of the policies and procedures of the Museum. 
• Ensures liaising with other relevant bodies with the purpose of providing strategic advice on the development of technical education and training.
• Organises and services meetings of the Museum, Board and Committees.
• Serves as Accounting Officer of the Museum.
• Directs the operations of the National Museum of Tanzania.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD or Masters in Natural/Social Science who attained a minimum of second class degree at undergraduate level.
• A working experience of at least eight (8) years in related work.
• A candidate must have published at least fifteen (15) scientific publications.

REMUNERATION: 
Salary Scale PRSS 14

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

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.