PRINCIPAL MARINE WARDEN GRADE lll (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ) – 1 POST RE- ADVERTISED

9.0        THE MARINE PARKS AND RESERVES AUTHORITY

The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority was established under the Marine Parks and 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.

9.1         PRINCIPAL MARINE WARDEN GRADE lll (COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ) – 1 POST RE- ADVERTISED

9.1.1     DUTY STATION:   TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK

9.1.2     REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reporting to the Warden In charge.

9.1.3  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.

9.1.4     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.

·       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.

·       Monitor the implementation of park-assisted projects and evaluate completed projects.

·       Maintain good relations with local government authorities and other local institutions.

9.1.5     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 centres with an educational function.

9.1.6     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.

9.1.7     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.

9.1.8     QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·       Bachelor degree either in Community Development, Social Work, Sociology or Rural Development.

·       At least  7 years of proven work experience in Community Development

·       Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

9.1.9     REMUNERATION

·       Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale. PGSS 16

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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 cont act 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 30^th 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 examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv.  Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.   Dead line for application is 12^th November, 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	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.