TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE JOBS OCT 2012

TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TAWIRI)
The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) was established by Act of Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 4 of 1980, under the name “Serengeti Wildlife Research Institute” (SWRI), with the overall responsibility of carrying out, coordinating and supervising all wildlife research in the country. The original name of the Institute was changed from SWRI to TAWIRI in 1999, by the Act of Parliament No.10, to give its broader meaning and mandate on wildlife research throughout the country.

1.1 SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER II - 1 POST
1.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Participates in research of the institute and dissemination of results in collaboration
with other local and visiting scientists.
•   Appraise staff performance under his charge and recommend their advancement to
head of division.
•   Prepare progress reports of programmes/projects of the section. •   Carrying out independent research work.
•   Preparing regular report on ongoing/complete research projects. •   Undertaking specific research projects.
•   Supervising on-going research projects and junior staff.

1.1.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Masters degree in Natural or Engineering Sciences in Ecology with a minimum of an
Upper Second Class Honors degree at undergraduate level and working experience
of six (6) years.
•   Knowledge on small Mammals will be added Advantage

1.1.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale PRSS
10/11

1.2 RESEARCH OFFICER II - 1 POST
1.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Plan and develop research proposals.
•   Undertake research activities in accordance with the approved programmes(s). •   Supervise and develop subordinates.
•   Under the guidance of senior research officers and in collaboration with stakeholder
institutions,  the  officer  will  participate  in  initiation  and  formulation  of  research
projects.
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

1.2.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Masters degree in Natural or Engineering Sciences with a minimum of an upper
second class honours degree at undergraduate level biasness in biology will be
added advantage.

1.2.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale PRSS
10/11

1.3 RESEARCH ASSISTANT II  - 1 POST
1.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Assist in routine field studies, which may involve laboratory analysis.
•   Assist research scientists in their day-to-day research activities including scientific
investigation and field observations.
•   Assist in data collection and help in research projects generally. •   Perform other duties assigned.

1.3.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Bachelor of Science Degree in Social or Engineering Sciences (Environment) with a
minimum of upper second.

1.3.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale PRSS
8/9

1.4 SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR  - 1 POST
1.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •   In-charge of the Auditing Unit
•   Conducts Internal Audit inspections which ensure adherence to the financial policies
and procedures.
•   Advices the Director General on audit reports and queries •   Performs any other duties assigned.

1.4.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma in Commerce or Accountancy preferably
with qualified (CPA) (T) and working experience of at least 8 years of which four (4)
years at senior managerial level.

1.4.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale PGSS
16

1.5 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER - 1 POST
1.5.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Handling staff disciplinary cases and labour negotiations. •   Provide on the job training to junior staff.
•   To participate in drawing up policies pertaining to recruitment, training, safety and
remuneration.
•   To participate in staff performance evaluation and appraisal in accordance with
TAWIRI staff regulations.
•   To perform any other duties assigned to him or her by supervisor(s).

1.5.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Bachelors degree in either Human Resource Management or Public Administration
with an experience of three (3) years.
•   Labour Laws knowledge will be an added advantage.

1.5.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale PGSS
9-10

1.6 PERSONAL SECRETARY I - 1 POST
1.6.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Type both open and confidential letters/matters.
•   Maintain a diary of appointments for the executives, advising them of available time
and reminding them of appointments as requested.
•   Receive all visitors with courtesy and decorum, ascertain the nature of the visitor’s
business and relay information to his/her officer.
•   Answer telephone calls and intercom, giving information to callers or routing calls to
appropriate officials.
•   File minutes, correspondence and other documents.
•   Assumes responsibility for ensuring that there is adequate efficiency in day-to-day
operation of office functions e.g. supply of stationery, cleanliness, decorum, dispatch
and receipt of mail, messenger services and other related functions.
 •   Make and confirm transport and hotel bookings for the executives.
•   Relay oral messages and instructions from executives to his subordinates.

•   Perform other duties as may be assigned.

1.6.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Holder of Diploma in Secretarial Course who has passed Secretarial Examination
stage I from a recognised Institution and has passed Shorthand 100/120 w.p.m in
English or Swahili with three (3) years working experience.

1.6.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale PGSS 6

1.7 MACHINE TECHNICIAN - MECHANICS - 1 POST
1.7.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Perform supervisory duties of the institution's motor vehicle section. •   Undertake routine checkup of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
•   Servicing the institute’s motor vehicles.
•   Ensuring that motor vehicles and their accessories are in good condition. •   Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisors.

1.7.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•   Diploma in Mechanics from a recognised Institution.

1.7.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale POSS 6

1.8 OFFICE ATTENDANT III - 1 POST
1.8.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •   Cleaning up offices and surroundings. •   Collection and delivery of mails.
•   Dispatching letters.
•   Delivering official documents within the Institute. •   Preparation and serving of tea/coffee etc.
•   To perform any other duties assigned.
1.8.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE •   Certificate of Secondary Education

1.8.3  REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale POSS 3

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.