Tanzania Bureau of Standards Jobs September 2013

European Commission through European Development (Fund EDF10) is currently supporting the United Republic of Tanzania through its agencies under the Trade and Agriculture Support Programme- Phase Two (TASP II). This programme is implemented in a period of four years. The overall objectiveofTASP II as illustrated in Financing Agreement is to increase agricultural production, development and trade in view of economic development and reduction of rural poverty in Tanzania. This is a four yearsprogramme starting from July, 2012 to June, 2016.

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) being one of the implementing \ agencies has set aside funds to employ two Project drivers and one Project Accountant.

Project Accountant 

The, project is pleased to announce the positions for prospective and potential candidates to apply.

Qualifications and experience

Holder of Degree/Advanced Diploma in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution.

One year experience in Finance or Accounting from reputable organization.

Experience in project environment is an added advantage.

Computer skills are essential.

Age limit

Not above 35 years old.

Duties and responsibilities:

To prepare payment vouchers.

To prepare cash books.

To do Bank Reconciliation

To prepare financial progress reports.

To prepare Trial Balance.

To prepare Journal Vouchers (JVs) and ledger books.

To keep records of transactions and reconcile them with cash balance.

To receive and keep proper custody of all bills, invoices and other claims pending for payments:

To prepare petty cash payment vouchers and accounts documents

To issue receipts and keep in safe custody all accounts and supporting documents pending audit scrutiny

To dispatch letters and other documents relating to accounts issues to the bank.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Imprest Accounting Officer (lAO) or Imprest Administrator (IA).

Driver II 

Qualifications and Experience

Possession of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) with a valid driving licence in relevant category, three years working experience and Trade Test III in auto mechanics who has attended the Advanced Driving Course and obtained the Driver Certificate Grade II at the National Institute of Transport or its equivalent.

Age limit

Not above 40 years.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drives Project vehicles.

Maintains log books.

Carries out simple services.

Maintains assigned vehicles as per maintenance schedule.

Will be required to detect or maintain minor mechanical faults.

Any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Duration of Contract

One year Contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Remuneration

Attractive remuneration and fringe benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidates.

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their hand written application letters attached with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). The CV must incorporate contact details Including telephone numbers, email addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses. This is to be submitted to the address below on or before 1600 hours 20th September 2013.

Address to:

Imprest Administrator

Tanzania Bureau of Standards

P. O. Box 9524

Dar-Es-Salaam