PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, PLANNING COMMISSION

  P PRINCIPAL OFFICER [SOCIAL SERVICES; DEMOGRAPHICS] - (1 VACANCY - READVERTISED)

She/he will report to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Social Services and Demographics Cluster. 

S/he will be responsible of formulating, monitoring and evaluating policies and strategies in relation with social series development and provide technical advice to the DES-SSD to ensure that social services are developed to the required quality and easily accessible to the majority of Tanzania to the outlined development path of the Tanzania Development Vision 2015.

1.1.1                     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Take the lead in the identification of key challenges and priority agenda in the area of social service provision/demographics in Tanzania.

·         Review/analyze/research on social services/demographics so as to advise the Government on available options to hasten sustainable economic growth and development;

·         Articulate inter-sectoral policies and strategies necessary for existence of required social attributes towards attainment of the envisaged national social and economic prosperity;

·         Facilitate the monitoring & evaluation and advise the Government on the implementation of policies on social services and related strategies;

·         Facilitate the identification, analysis, and determination of gaps in resources (human, financial time, facilities and information) as well as planning for their availability in human development agenda;

·         Facilitate the determination, preparation and execution of sectoral research projects in the social services sectors and dynamics of demography

·         Prepare the stakeholder consultations on the analytical agenda;

·         Prepare the dissemination of resulting reports/information to relevant sector ministries, independent departments and other stakeholder institutions;

·         Prepare research outputs into position papers for presentation to the Economic Committee of the Cabinet or other decision making forum;

·         Prepare inputs for the Planning Commission’s strategic plan and budget;

·         Prepare periodic reports on the work of the sub-cluster;

·         Perform/supervise any other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Deputy Executive Secretary

1.1.2                     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Masters Degree or its equivalent from recognized higher  learning institution in the disciplines such as Economics, Public Health or Epidemiology, Human Resource Planning, Education or Statistics, Demography, Regional/Urban Planning.

·         Experience of at least five (5) years at senior level in any relevant field including policies and strategies formulation and analysis.

·         Good knowledge of current national, regional and local issues and perspectives with regard to social services.

·         Familiar with ongoing initiatives and best practices with regard to social services planning (preferably education, health and human resource planning), including but not limited to statute, policies, strategies, programmes and projects.

·         Modelling embued with analytical, trajectory and report writing skills, and

·         Knowledge of social science statistical software application will be an added advantage.

1.2         SENIOR OFFICER - (TRANSPORT; ENERGY; STRATEGY RESOURCES; INNOVATION) - PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, PLANNING COMMISSION (1 VACANCY- READVERTISED)

She/He will be responsible for identifying and analyzing growth potentials and strategies of the transport sector.  Also articulate transport sector policies and strategies necessary for activating the growth potentials of the sector. She/he will establish strategic interfaces between productive, commercial and economic service sectors. She/he will monitor, evaluate and advise on implementation of sector growth strategies and coordinate preparation of strategic plans.

1.2.1         MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage, organize and direct collection, processing, analysis and publication of economic data relevant to the sub-sector;

·         Coordinate economic research and analysis including report writing to support delivery of Infrastructure and Services Cluster mandate;

·         Contribute to review, and development of sector policies, strategies, procedures, guidelines and manual developments;

·         Evaluate the benefits and costs of different scheme options or strategies.

·         Coordinate and consolidate the planning of the analytical agenda by identifying and determining the needed human, financial time, facilities and information resources;

·         prepare the stakeholder consultations on the analytical agenda;

·         Prepare the dissemination of resulting reports/information to relevant sector ministries, independent departments and other stakeholder institutions;

·         Prepare research outputs into position papers for presentation to the Economic committee of the Cabinet or other decision making forum;

·         Coordinate inputs for the Cluster’s plan and budget;

·         Prepare periodic reports on the work of the sub-cluster; and

·         Perform/supervise and other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Principal Officer Infrastructure.

1.2.2         QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or its equivalent from recognised higher learning institution in the disciplines such as Highway Engineering, Transport Economics, Planning and Statistics.
• Masters in project Management, Policy analysis or in any of the above discipline will be an added advantage. She/he should be registered with professional boards/Association.
• Knowledge in macroeconomics will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in writing and verbally.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, accurately under tight schedules.
• Have to be computer literate.
• Experience of at least three (3) years at senior position in relevant field of transportation and involved in policies and strategies formulation and analysis.

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.

 

 

NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY (NIDA)

NIDA’s core functions include Identification and Registration of Persons, Issuance and Management ID Cards, Management and Maintenance of Persons register, and Provision of Information from the register.

5.1 SENIOR STATISTICS OFFICER – READVERTISED (1 POSITION)

Reports to: Manager/Planning Research and Statistics          

1.1.1     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·            Design and implement surveys to collect statistical data for the use in business planning.

·            Analyze statistical data and prepare reports to communicate results accurately and clearly to managers and employees.

·            Develop and maintain a statistical database for use by organization and its employees

·            Maintain and develop comprehensive and up to date knowledge of statistical techniques and development to ensure that any analysis carried out is based on the best and most up to date information and method.

·            Develop and maintain contacts with external sources to ensure that the best possible information is gained and to provide effective advice to managers and staff.

·            Represent the organization at external meetings and conferences on statistical issues, ensuring that a positive image of the organization is promoted.

·            Maintain a comprehensive database of relevant economic information.

·            Respond to enquiries from managers and relevant external bodies relating to statistical data in the organization and the sectors.

1.1.2     QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics or Economics from a recognized University; computer literate with working experience in the area of statistical analysis for not less than seven years; Thorough knowledge on the issues concerning registration of population, Research and analysis skills and  Good interpersonal skills.

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.

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.