Principal Public Relation Officer at Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade)

Application Deadline: 07 Feb 2015

Principal Public Relation Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT On behalf of Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)


TANZANIA TRADE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Tan Trade)
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade) was established by Act No. 4 of 2009with overall objective of Developing and Promoting Trade both in domestic and foreign markets. Her establishment followed a repeal of the Acts of Parliament No. 15 of 1973 that created the Board of Internal Trade (BIT) which was responsible for Domestic Market
Development and the Act of Parliament No.5 of 1978 that established the Board of
External Trade (BET) that was responsible for Foreign Market Development. The mandates of the two defunct institutions are now vested on TanTrade which builds on the knowledge and vast experiences accumulated from the past.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall in charge of the Public Relations Unit
Enhance and maintain a good corporate image of the Authority with regard to trade development.
Build, manage and maintain media relations with the government and its ministries,agencies, institutions and customers.
Keep the general public informed of all relevant events and developments with regards to the Authority’s activities and programs.
Recommend new or amend procedures for obtaining and reporting information in areas where, either inadequate or not available in accordance with the needs of the Authority.
Prepare and carrying out effective programs of public relations with particular attention to different policies.
Coordinate and prepare market promotional materials/advertisements within and outside the country.
Prepare various publications such as press releases of the Authority.
Prepare press conferences and meetings
Examine and verify public opinions and advise on corrective measures

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree either in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations,
Foreign Languages or equivalent qualifications from an accredited learning institution
Fluent in Swahili and English languages.
Ability to communicate in French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic will be added advantage.
At least ten (10) years proved working experience in related field and development in a senior position for at least seven (7) years.
Must be computer literate

REMUNERATION
According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 9

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. 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.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. 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 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reasonshould not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 07th February, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

OR Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.