SUMATRA DIRECTOR GENERAL

THE SURFACE AND MARINE TRANSPORT REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SUMATRA)

7.1     DIRECTOR GENERAL

7.1.1   NATURE AND SCOPE

The  Surface  and  Marine  Transport  Regulatory  Authority  (SUMATRA)  is  a  Government

Regulatory authority established by Act. No. 9 of 2001 (CAP 413 R.E. 2002) SUMATRA’s role is to regulate, promote and facilitate availability of efficient, safe, quality, reliable and economic transport service in the surface and marine transport sub – sectors.

The Director General is the Chief Executive of the Authority responsible for planning, managing and controlling the affairs and activities of the Authority for effective fulfilment of its mission and attainment of strategic outputs. The Director General is appointed by the Board after consultation with the Minister responsible for surface and marine transport affairs and for the time being is the Minister for Transport. He/she report to the SUMATRA Board
7.1.2 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam

7.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead the top Management team in formulating the overall business plan and advise the Board of Director on strategic corporate plans, objectives and policy guidelines.

• To ensure reporting on performance and other statutory requirement to the Board of Directors and other relevant stakeholders. In this regard, he/she will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient financial and personnel management, accounting and auditing systems of the authority

• To develop and implement a robust performance management system

• To provide linkage between the Authority, the Board, Government and general public on the affairs of the Authority.

• To advise the Board in the regulation of the surface and marine transport subsectors.

7.1.4   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree either in Management, Law, Economics, Finance or Engineering.

• Posses at least ten (10) years experience in one or more of the field management, law, economics, finance or engineering.

• Has knowledge and experience of the transport sectors at a senior position.

• He/she is unlikely to handle conflict of interest in the circumstances described under Section 11 of Act. No.9 of 2001 (CAP 413 R.E.2002).

• Masters degree in business administration or transport management, economics, computer literacy and knowledge on Regulatory matters will be added advantage.

7.1.5   REMUNERATION

The successful candidate will be offered remunerations commensurate with the    Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority’s remuneration schemes


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.

vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

viii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

xi. 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.

xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv. Dead line for application is 31th October, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx. 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.