DIRECTOR GENERAL TANZANIA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TANZANIA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TAFORI )

The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) is a National Institution which was

established by Act No. 5 of 1980, to conduct, co-ordinate and promote the carrying out

of Forestry Research as well as to ensure documentation and dissemination of research

results for sustainable forest management in the country and to contribute to the

enhancement of socio-economic and environmental benefits to the present and future

generations.

 DIRECTOR GENERAL TANZANIA FORESTRY RESEARCH

INSTITUTE

3.1.1 DUTY STATION : Headquarters, Morogoro

3.1.2 REPORTS TO : The Board of Directors

3.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Chief Executive Officer of the Institute

· Accounting Officer of the Institute

· Responsible to the Board of Directors.

· Overall in- charge of planning organizing coordinating and controlling the

Institute’s activities.

· Ensure that the organization’s research and other scientific and administrative

activities are of the highest standards and reflect National Priorities.

· Responsible for interpretation and implementation of technical, financial, legal

and administrative policies of the Institute.

· Chief spokesman of the Institute

· Ensure the role of forestry research is well known to policy makers both at

national and international levels

· Ensures that forestry research results are made available to relevant

stakeholders/ end- users

· Chief overseer of Forestry Research in the Institute.

3.1.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

· PhD in Forestry/Natural Resources related Science from a recognized University.

· Not less than 10 years of forestry/natural resources research experience

· Has published not less than 10 scientific papers in recognized Journals

· Not less than 5 years of administrative experience

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· Must be computer literate in data processing and analysis in forestry and /or

natural resources related sciences.

OR

· M.Sc. degree in Forestry / Natural Resources related Sciences from a

recognized University

· Not less than 15 years of forestry/Natural Resources related Science research

experience.

· Has published at least 15 scientific papers in recognized Journals.

· Has not less than 8 years of administrative experience

· Must be computer literate in data processing and analysis in forestry and/or

natural resource related Sciences.

3.1.5 REMUNERATION: -

· Will be in line with current Treasury Registrar’s Salary Scale PSRSS 21.

· Fringe benefits in accordance with the Treasury Registrar’s Circulars issued from

time to time.

3.1.6 AGE LIMIT : Not above 55 years

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/D/24 26th March, 2013

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.

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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/were 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 9th April, 2013 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 the 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.