The
Marine Parks and Reserves Authority was established under the Marine Parks an
reserve Act Number 29 of 1994, It is Managed by the board of Trustees whose
role is to oversee the management and administration of marine parks and
reserves to ensure sustainable use of the marine resources.
4.1
PRINCIPAL MARINE WARDEN GRADE lll
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ) 1 POST
4.1.1
DUTY STATION:
TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK
4.1.2
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reporting to the
Warden Incharge.
4.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The
main duties of the Community Development Officer is to develop the active and
positive participation of the communities and legitimate park user groups in
the conservation of Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park. She/he reports to the Warden
in Charge and shall be responsible for the park extension and education staff
and has a significant role in ensuring the proper use of a budget for community
development projects. The community Development Team shall include two senior Community
Development officers one responsible for extension work and the other for
Education and awareness work.
4.1.3.1 EXTENSION WORK
· Plan, direct and
participate in the implementation of an extension programme including the
following elements:
·
Liase with all park user groups and endeavour
to maintain good relations between them and the park.
·
Find out relevant traditional knowledge and
enable it to be incorporated into park management and research.
·
Identify specific issues relating to each
user group's park-related activities and work with the groups to address those
issues to the mutual benefit of park and users.
·
Assist the communities to improve their
organization and management skills, so that they are better able to participate
in park management, to take advantage of the economic opportunities offered by
the park, and to diversify sources of income.
·
Advise the communities on technical expertise
necessary to implement their development programmes and assist them to obtain
expertise of appropriate quality and competitive cost.
·
Assist the communities to identify and design
development projects for funding by the park and/or outside agencies.
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Ensure that any projects to be submitted for
funding by the park have been properly planned and have the full support and
appropriate commitments by the beneficiary groups.
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Monitor the implementation of park-assisted
projects and evaluate completed projects.
·
Maintain good relations with local government
authorities and other local institutions.
4.1.3.2 EDUCATION WORK
·
Plan, direct and participate in the implementation
of an environmental education programme including the following elements:
·
Assist schools, for example through provision
of environmental materials and training of teachers.
·
Identify and use additional means, for
example youth clubs, to raise awareness and understanding amongst the children
and youth of Mafia Island.
·
Raise environmental awareness and
understanding amongst local groups using resources, for example through printed
materials, audio-visual aids, drama and/or the development of community centers
with an educational function.
4.1.3.3 MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
·
In collaboration with the warden In Charge,
develop a team of extension workers and a network of village liaison personnel,
to implement the park's community programme and with an appropriate mix of men
and women, youth and older people.
·
Supervise
and train park extension staff and village liaison personnel.
·
Evaluate the performance of park extension
staff and advise the warden on promotion, dismissal or other measures.
·
Maintain good collaboration between the
extension and education section and all other park staff.
·
Facilitate visits by authorized guests
interested in the park community programme, whilst ensuring that these visits
do not disrupt the programme itself.
·
Represent the park at meetings or study
visits within or outside Mafia, when requested by the warden to do so.
4.1.3.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
·
Prepare
annual and quarterly budgets for the extension and education section.
·
Use and control the extension and education
budget and provide quarterly accounts to the park accountant.
·
Facilitate
the auditing of accounts of projects administered by local communities.
4.1.4 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor degree in
Community Development, Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development.
·
Not
less than 7 years of proven work experience in Community Development
·
Post
Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
4.1.5 REMUNERATION
Attractive
remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.
PGSS 16
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.
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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Form
IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
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Computer
Certificate
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Professional
certificates from respective boards
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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 02nd July, 2013 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
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