COLLEGE OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT , MWEKA

The College of African Wildlife Management - Mweka was established by an Act of College of African Wildlife Management No. 8 of 1964. The college offers programmmes in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism and Tourism Hunting.

1. RECTOR/PRINCIPAL –1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the accounting officer and spokesperson of the College
• Facilitating learning (by teaching) of academic programmes in the College
• Be the Principal Academic Officer of the College
• Secretary to the Governing Body.
• Be responsible to the Governing Body for the implementation of the decisions of the Governing Body.
• Administrate the enforcement of by laws and regulations made by the Governing Body.
• Be responsible for formulation and implementation of policies to enhance the academic excellence of the College
• Promote good relations with the stakeholders of the College including the Government and other organizations
  
• Be responsible for promoting efficiency in the academic activities related to training, research and consultancy
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• PhD in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism, Tourism Training or any relevant field of study and be eligible for registration as technical teacher
• He / She should be at least an Associate Professor from recognized higher learning institutions.
• He/She must possesses at least ten (10) years working experience in a senior managerial position in any reputable academic institution
• Must have published at least ten (10) peer reviewed papers and must have published at least twenty consultancies/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth in relevant field
• Proven ability to develop and coordinate the implementation of an academic vision for an institution of higher learning
• A person possessing ability to influence, persuade, build coalitions, networks and ability to stimulate and encourage new ideas and development through motivation and support of staff and students
  

TENURE: Shall hold office for a term of five (5) years and may be re-appointed consecutively for one more term of five years.

REMUNERATION: Salary scale PHTS 21 plus 15%

2. DEPUTY RECTOR PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION –1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head directorate of Planning, Finance and Administration
• Supervise and maintain acceptable standards of discipline of staff accordingly
• Facilitate learning (by teaching) of academic programmes in the institution
• Be the recorder to the Governing Council
• Be responsible to the Rector/Principal for the general administration and personnel management of the institute
• Advise the Rector/Principal on all administrative, legal, personnel and financial matters
• Be responsible for formulating accounting policies and procedures of the institute, submitting budgets, audited accounts
• Perform any other duties which the Rector/Principal may assign
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Masters Degree or PhD holder of higher academic standing with credentials to be categorized as associate Professor of higher learning institution.
• He / She should be at least a Senior Lecturer/Principal Tutor I in the field of Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism or Tourism Training and be eligible for registration as technical teacher
• Experience in natural resources management and environmental management will be an added advantage.
• Be a person with outstanding academic and administrative experience and capability in the area of technical education and training
  

TENURE: Shall hold office for a term of four (4) years and may be re-appointed consecutively for one more term of four (4) years.

REMUNERATION: Salary scale PHTS 21 plus 15%

3. BURSAR –1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head of the Finance Department
• Prepares and reviews accounting manuals, policies and procedures
• Prepares the college’s final accounts and submits the same to external auditors for auditing after the guidance of the Deputy Rector Planning, Finance and Administration
• Initiates, recommendations, proposals, changes and improvements in works procedures in the finance department
• Ensures that accounting functions are carried out in accordance with financial and procurement regulations
• Prepares budget and budgetary control systems and ensures that the college programmes are implemented according to the approved budget
• Streamlines, standardizes and monitors existing financial systems, policies and procedures
• Ensures timely and consistent accurate budgeting and financial reporting internally and to the Government and Donors
• Ensures high standards of book keeping, financial accounting, procurement and assets management
• Formulates and ensures that financial management plans are developed, implemented and monitored
• Formulates and implements the College’s financial regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensures that debts are paid on time and the College revenues are promptly collected
• Prepares monthly, quarterly an annually financial reports
• Ensures that statutory deductions and tax administration are efficiently and promptly carried out
• Builds and guides a competent and committed team of employees in the finance department
• Performs any other duty as may be assigned
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor degree in Commerce (Accountancy/Finance), Business Administration (Accountancy/Finance) or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy with CPA (T), ACCA or ACA from a recognized institution
• Registered with NBAA in the category of Certified Public Accountant
• Strong computer literacy with knowledge and use of financial management software is essential
• At least seven (7) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at a senior financial management position
  

ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop solutions, initiative and drive to achieve good results in finance department
• Demonstrated competence in budget preparation, implementation, management and monitoring
• Knowledge in the application of the international financial standards and regulatory system
  

REMUNERATION: Salary scale PGSS 21

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.

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.