Program Officer – Health at Embassy of Switzerland

Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2015

Program Officer – Health POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Description Document (download)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements are requested to submit the required application form (see our website: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/tanzania/en/home/news/open-job-vacancies.html) along with a motivation letter and a recent photograph by e-mail to: daressalaam.application@eda.admin.ch

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment

Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Application Deadline: 30 Jun 2015

Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Background
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit.

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

IITA is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit. The Biometrics and Statistics Unit has a research and service role for IITA across all our locations and programs. The appropriate design, database development, and analysis of experiments are a key function for the science of IITA and this unit is critical to the quality of this science. IITA works in a wide diversity of research areas with a diversity of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial statistics. The Head of this unit will need to give leadership in this area and to manage the activities of its staff across IITA.

Position/Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for the Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit will include:

Provision of advice to scientists, partners and students on statistics within their specific research program.
Contribute to the increased use of bio informatics at IITA.
Contribute to the development and use of databases for trial data, baseline surveys, evaluation of genetic resources, and other repositories for IITA research data.
Enhance the quality of the IITA research with more appropriate experimental design, survey tool, and use of statistics.
Publish on new approaches to statistics and methods of the IITA research areas.
Conduct training programs in statistics for IITA scientists, partners, and students as needed.
Contribute to resource mobilization by participating in the development of research proposals.
Training of MSc and PhD students through supervision of thesis research in collaboration with universities.
Leading a team of support staff.
Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a PhD degree in biometrics or statistics.
General Information

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

General information: Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Applications
Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers

Closing Date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Mechanical Technician at Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO)

Application Deadline: 08 Jun 2015

Mechanical Technician POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzanians. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity is to be more efficient, customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company is investing heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts in the Kihansi Hydro Power Plant.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:
Must possess good business knowledge.
Must be Self-motivated.
Good communication skills.
Must be creative, innovative and team working at all time.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate highest degree of integrity.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN ( 1 POST)-JOB REF.O2
Reports To: Mechanical Engineer
Reporting Office: Kihansi Hydro Power Plant
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To service and repair of Power Plant Motor vehicles, station road equipment, execute planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance,
Troubleshooting, installing, servicing and repair of generating sets and their accessories according to Company policies and regulations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To ensure preventive maintenance of all vehicles and station road equipments is carried out as scheduled
To prepare initial maintenance report and keep record of all preventive maintenance carried out.
To advise Mechanical Engineer on matters regarding major repairs and overhaul of the vehicles and keep record of breakdown
maintenance carried out for each vehicle.
To visit the stores and report the status of availability of spare parts and arrange for early procurement of consumable items for the motor vehicles
To supervise motor vehicle mechanics to ensure each one is fully engaged to his/her duty.
To ensure there is high standard of cleanliness of the workshop buildings and Power Station compounds

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Form IV or VI Secondary Certificate plus
Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Mechanical Technician
Minimum of 2- years of related experience
Should be computer literate

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

REMUNERATION:
Competitive remuneration package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.

All interested candidates should send a detailed written application attached with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) attached with all relevant
certificates including three (3) referees. Application close date 08th June, 2015 and all applications should be addressed to:

PLANT MANAGER,
KIHANSI HYDRO POWER PLANT,
P.OBOX77,
MLIMBA,
MOROGORO

Standards Officer II (x 24) at Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

Application Deadline: 08 Jun 2015

Standards Officer II (x 24) POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania’s sole standards body, formerly
established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by
the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of
Industry and Trade. The Bureau is looking for suitably, qualified, competent and
committed Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:

1. Standards Officer II (24 Posts)

Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Bsc Degree in; Molecular biology and biotechnology (1), Mechanical
Engineering (3), Textile Technology (2), Agriculture General (1), Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering (2), Nutrition Science (1), Pharmacy (1), Electrical
Engineering (2), Chemistry (1), Animal Science (1), Mining Engineering (2),
Microbiology and Chemistry (1), Environment Occupational Health (1), Civil Engineering
(2), Leather Technology (2), Chemical and Process Engineering (1).

Duties and Responsibilities
Studies standardization systems
Collects essential data for formulation of standards
Drafts standards
Proof reads draft standards
Organizes Technical Committee meetings
Secretary of Technical Committees
May be appointed to conduct quality assurance inspections
Any other duties as may be assigned by Head of Section

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

REMUNERATION
All above vacancies carry an attractive remuneration package in accordance with the
qualifications and experience stated in the specific vacant post.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application
letters attached with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
II. The CV must incorporate contact details including telephone numbers, email
addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses.
III. Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted
IV. Certificates from foreign examination bodies, College or Universities should be
verified by NECTA, NACTE or TCU respectively.
V. Age limit is 35 years for all posts except for Chief Procurement Officer.
VI. All applicants must be ready to work at any station in Tanzania
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VII. The applications should reach the address below on or before 08.06.2015
VIII. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
IX. Applicants who are currently employed in the public service should route their
application letters through their respective employers.
X. The Title and Field applied should be indicated on top of envelop and on the letter
heading.
XI. HAND DELIVERED IS NOT ALLOWED
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Roads, Ubungo
P O Box 9524
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

Principal Transport Management Officer at Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO)

Application Deadline: 05 Jun 2015

Principal Transport Management Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY (TANESCO)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzanians. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity is to be more efficient, customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company is investing heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts in the Finance Business Units at Head Office.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:
• Must possess excellent business knowledge and leadership skills.
• Must be Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be creative, innovative and team working at all time.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate highest degree of integrity.

TITTLE; PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT OFFICER (1 POST) –JOB REF. 02
Reports To: Manager Inventory & Transport
Reporting Office: Head Office
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To ensure that Fleet Management in the Company is professionally managed and monitored and value for money is maintained.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Prepare and implement Annual Budget and ensure expenses are strictly monitored and value for money is maintained.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on Company’s Fleet Management ÂÂÂ Performance to assist Management in Corporate Planning.
• Manage the Transport Information Management System (TIMS) to facilitate close supervision in repair cost and fuel consumption of Company fleet.
• Manage and monitor closely performance contracts of various garages and fuel stations providing services to the Company across the Country.
• Ensure compliance of the Motor Vehicle Policy across the Company.
• Supervisor effectiveness and commitment in performance to all staff dealing with fleet management across the Company.
• Ensure vehicles are well maintained and kept (clean) at all time. Maintain discipline of drivers at all-time across the Company.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Transport & Logistics Management or related field.
• Certificate in motor vehicle Mechanics and Fleet Management.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in the related field.

REMUNERATION:
Competitive remuneration package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested candidates should send a detailed written application attached with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) attached with all relevant certificates including three (3) referees. Application close date 5th June, 2015 and all applications should be addressed to:
Senior Manager Human Resources
TANESCO
PO Box 9024,
DAR ES SALAAM