TANZANIA TREE SEED AGENCY CHIEF EXECUTIVE – 1 POST

TANZANIA TREE SEED AGENCY (TTSA)

The Agency was established by the Executive Agency Act of 1997. TTSA is a semi autonomous body within the ambit of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

The aim of the Agency is to enhance sustainable supply of forest products and environment conservation by producing, procuring and marketing high quality tree seed and other propagating materials. It operates through three zonal centers throughout Tanzania namely; Southern and Western Zonal Tree Seed Centre, Eastern and Central Zonal Tree Seed Centre, and Northern Zonal Tree Seed Centre.

3.1       CHIEF EXECUTIVE – 1 POST -  READVERTISED

3.1.1     REPORTING: To the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

3.1.2     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

·         Accounting officer and spokesperson of the Agency

·         Prepare and implement Strategic and work plans

·         Prepare budgets, financial statements and reports of the Agency

·         Supervise and monitor implementation of activities and efficient management of the Agency

·         Develops the Agency’s policies

·         Facilitate liaison/linkages with other relevant bodies/institutions to provide strategic management and advice on the development of the Agency

·         Organise and conduct meetings of the  Ministerial Advisory Body

·         Manage the financial and human resources of the Agency

·         Secretary to the Ministerial Advisory Body

3.1.3   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

·         Masters degree in Forestry with specialisation in forest biology from a recognised University.

·         Must have managerial working experience in seed centre for a period of not less than eight (8) years.

·         Preference will be given to candidates who attended courses in tree seed handling, tree improvement and forest botany

·         Must have the ability to lead and make decisions, demonstrate an interest in tree seed matters.

·         An individual with integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

3.1.4     AGE: Should be a Tanzanian aged below 55 years

3.1.5     TENURE: Shall hold office for a term of five (5) years or for such period as may be specified in his instrument of appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

3.1.6     REMUNERATION: Salary scale TGSL

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 30^th 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 31^th 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.