NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT JOBS OCT 2012

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT (NIT)
The National Institute of Transport is a body corporate established by Act No. 24 of 1982  as an autonomous Institute of Higher Learning under the Ministry of Transport. The Institute is striving to build up its Human Resource Capital Excellence with the Vision of  being  a  Center  of  Excellence  in  providing  Education  and  Training,  Research  and  Consultancy services in Logistics Transport and Communication Sectors in Sub-Sahara Africa and beyond.

5.1   ASSISTANT LECTURER - 2 POSTS
5.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
•   Preparing learning resources for Tutorial exercises, •   Conduct Research, Seminars and Case studies, •   Carries out Consultancy and community service, •   Supervises Students projects,
•   Project teaching manuals,
•   Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

5.1.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Masters degree and Bachelors degree with GPA of not less than 3.8 in the field
related to Procurement and Supply, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Logistics and
Transport Management.
•   Good experience of not less than three (3) years in teaching in Higher Learning
Institution or work experience in the Industry will be an added advantage

5.1.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale - PHTS 8-9

5.2   TUTORIAL ASSISTANT - 2 POSTS
5.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Teaching up to NTA level 6 (ordinary Diploma);
•   Assist  in  conducting  Tutorial and  practical  exercises  for students  under  close
supervisor,
•   Prepares leaving resources for Tutorial exercises;
•   Assist in conducting research under close supervisor,
•   To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision; •   Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

5.2.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   First Degree or Equivalent with GPA of not less than 3.8 in the field of Automobile
Engineering,   Mechanical   Engineering   and   Electronic   and   Communication
Engineering.
•   Work experience either in teaching in Higher Learning Institution or from work
Industry is an added advantage.

5.2.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale -  PHTS 4 - 7

5.3   INSTRUCTOR (DRIVER INSTRUCTORS) - 2 POSTS
5.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Conduct  Training  of  Professional  Drivers  of  all  Vehicle  categories,  Transport
Operators/Officers and Managers.
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

5.3.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Bachelors   degree   or   equivalent   in   Automobile   Engineering   or   Mechanical
Engineering with good English skills (spoken and written)
•   Driving knowledge/skills and experience of not less than three (3) years.
•   Possession of Passengers Service Vehicle (PSV), Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) or
Fork  Lift  Truck (FLT)  Certificates  and  experience  with  more  than  one  of  the
categories of vehicles above will be an added advantage.

5.3.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale - PGSS 10

5.4   ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION OFFICER - 1 POST
5.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EXAMINATIONS
•   Administration of Examinations;
•   Preparing of Examination timetable;
•   Implementation of quality control and quality assurance policies per training to
examination.
•   Maintaining quality of examinations in all academic departments. •   Act as a secretariat to the examination body.
•   Evaluation committee as well as appeals committee.

ADMISSIONS
•   Processing students enrollment,
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

5.4.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Bachelors  degree  in  Statistics  or  Education  Administration  from  a  recognized
Institution of higher learning.
•   Should have an experience of at least one (1) year in dealing with Students'
Academic affairs in Higher Learning Institutions and should be conversant with any
of the Students'/academic software will be an added advantage.

5.4.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale - PGSS 10

5.5   RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER - 1 POST
5.5.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Administration of Examinations;
•   Preparing of Examination timetable;
•   Implementation of quality control and quality assurance policies per training to
examination.
•   Maintaining quality of examinations in all academic departments. •   Act as a secretariat to the examination body.
•   Evaluation committee as well as appeals committee.

•   Processing students enrollment,
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by you supervisor.

5.5.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   At least Bachelors degree in Economics, Statistics or Education Administration from
recognized Institution.
•   Should   have   an   experience   of   at   least   one (1)   year   in   dealing   with
students'/academic affairs in Higher Learning Institutions and should be conversant with a specific students' academic related software.

5.5.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale - PGSS 10

5.6   PROCUREMENT OFFICER - 1 POST
5.6.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Procurement of materials and equipment's, •   Preparation of tender documents,
•   Assist in coordination of tenders and list of supplies,
•   Develop appropriate system, procedures and guidelines for procurement secretarial
and the Tender Board,
•   Assisting in contract Administration Including preparation of contracts and issuing
approved contracts,
•   Liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders to  ensure timely delivery of goods and
services as per contract,
•   Liaise with user departments in preparation of procurement  plans, •   Preparation of negotiation plan,
•   Informing the unsuccessful bidders on the tender outcome,
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Rector.

5.6.2  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma in Materials management, Procurement and
Supply
•   Experience of not less than three (3) years of good service in the industry.
•   The candidate must be registered with Procurement and Supplies Professional
Technician Board (PSPTB).

5.6.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale - PGSS 10

5.7   OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY - 1POST
5.7.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Work with Heads of sections, units and Departments, •   Type confidential matters,
•   Coordinate all office needs and requirements, •   Receives and direct visitors,
•   Receives letters and dispatch letters to respective officials, •   Keeps minutes/records of meeting,
•   Arranges and attend meeting where necessary and write minutes, •   Receives telephone calls and take messages,
•   Handles   travel   arrangement   on   duty   for   seniors   and   other   members   of
unit/department.
•   Ensures expedient, accurate and clean execution of duties,
•   Ensures that copies of letters are filed in relevant files,
•   Type confidential letters minutes, circulars, certificates and charts.

5.7.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Government recognized Institutions, and
with Advanced Computer Course.  Should have experience of not less than three (3)
years in the relevant field.

5.7.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NIT Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations. Salary scale - PGSS 9

NB: 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 retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should 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 30th October, 2012 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
xix. APPLICATION   LETTERS   SHOULD   BE   POSTED   TO   THE   FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti   ya   Ajira   katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.