NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TANZANIA JOBS JAN 2014

1.0 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TANZANIA

The National Museum of Tanzania is a consortium of five Tanzanian museums whose purpose is to preserve and show exhibits about the history and natural environment of Tanzania. The consortium developed from the National Museum of Dar es Salaam, established in 1934 by Tanganyika governor Harold Mac Michael. Four more museums later joined the consortium, namely the Village Museum in Dar es Salaam, the National History Museum and the Arusha Declaration Museum in Arusha, and the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Museum in Butiama.

1.1 DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM

1.1.1 LOCATION: MUSEUM AND HOUSE OF CULTURE – DAR-ES-SALAAM

1.1.2 REPORT LINE: DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TANZANIA

1.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chief Advisor to the Director General on all matters pertaining to Scientific and technical activities of the Museum

• Responsible for preparing and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the Museum

• Promote a high level morale and discipline among staff under him/her

• Participate fully in the preparation of annual plans and budgets and organization especially those affecting his /her museum

• To carry research and publish in his/her field of specialization

1.1.4  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters or PhD degree in his field of specialty with a Diploma or Certificate in Museum Techniques/Heritage Management .

• Must have served at least 8 years of which 5 years in Managerial level.

• Gained International recognition in research relating to his/her field of specialization with at least 4 scientific publications.

1.1.5  AGE: Not more than 40 years

1.1.6  REMUNERATION

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

PRSS/13

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 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 19^th  January, 2014 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.