TANZANIA COTTON BOARD JOBS OCT 2013

4.0 TANZANIA COTTON BOARD (TCB)

Tanzania Cotton Board is a regulatory body established under the Cotton Industry Act No. 2 of 2001 whose functions are provision of regulatory, development and promotion services to the cotton industry in Tanzania.

4.1 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - (1 POST)

4.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Supervise preparation of bank reconciliation statements,

• Verify reconciled general ledger balances with subsidiary ledger balances for approval,
• Authenticate correctness of claims and retirements,
• Assist in the preparation of accounts reports,
• Assist maintaining fixed asset register,
• Assist in preparation of unit annual budget,
• Assist in correcting and approving internal audit query reports,
• Performing any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

4.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in accounting from a recognized university /institution.
• At least eight (8) years working experience in reputable organization.
4.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TCBS 6

4.2 PERSONAL SECRETARY II - (1 POST)

4.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Receive and attend visitors,
• Attend telephone calls and take messages,
• Prepare and serve refreshments to officers as and when required,

• Type confidential correspondence, letters, manuscript, reports and proceedings,
• Draft simple letters, handle mails and take dictation,
• Make travel and hotel arrangements /booking,

• Ensure the availability of stationery and other working equipment for the relevant office,
• Carrying other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

4.2.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Form four certificate and certificate of secretarial services from Public Service College with pass of 80 w.p.m.shorthand in either Kiswahili or English.

• Certificate in computer programmes: windows, Microsoft office, internet, email and publisher.

4.2.3  REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TCBS 3.

4.3 PERSONAL SECRETARY I - (1 POST)

4.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Draft and type letters,
• Receive screen, and direct telephone calls and relay messages,
• Welcome and attend visitors,
• Organize and maintain diary of appointments ,
• Deal with correspondences,
• Arrange for meetings and taking minutes,
• Produce official documents when required,
• Organize and store official documents,
• Arrange travel and accommodation,
• Carrying out other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor,


4.3.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Form four Certificates with certificate of secretarial services from Public Services College with pass of 100 w.p.m. short hand in either Kiswahili or English.

• Certificate in computer programmes eg. Windows, Microsoft Office Internet, E-mail and Publisher
•  At least three years (3) working experience in similar position.

4.3.3  REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TCBS 4

4.4 COTTON INSPECTOR II - (1 POST)

4.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Assists on monitoring cotton cultivation activities in a specified area,

• Assists by ensuring that standards grade sample boxes approved by the Board are placed at all buying posts,
• Assists on monitoring production, processing and marketing costs of cotton,

• Assists by ensuring that all seed cotton delivered at the buying posts of ginneries is correctly graded and free from any foreign matter contamination,

• Assists in monitoring of cotton buying activities and ensuring that rules and regulations are adhered to,

• Assists by collecting and analyzing data and providing reports on purchases, deliveries and ginning and cotton grade and
• Carrying out other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.


4.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in agricultural science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

4.4.3 REMUNERATION

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/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 15th October, 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.