TANZANIA MEAT BOARD JOBS JAN 2014

3.0 THE TANZANIA MEAT BOARD (TMB)

The Tanzania Meat Board (TMB) is an institution under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, established under section 9 of the Meat Industry Act No. 10 of 2006. The Tanzania Meat Board is a promotional and regulatory Body which is mandated to reorganize, regulate and coordinate meat industry stakeholders and their activities for the production of high quality meat and meat products.

The Tanzania Meat Board is currently strengthening its secretariat which is responsible for Board’s day to day activities. Therefore the Board invites suitable qualified Tanzanian to submit their applications for the following positions:-

3.1 TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER – 1 POST

3.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and monitor strategies and plans designed to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and efficiency in meat production, processing and quality assurance;

• Ensure availability of information on appropriate technology for the industry;

• Liaise with relevant technical institutions and coordinate provision of appropriate technology for meat industry;

• Promote and facilitate formation of associations or other bodies of stakeholders within the Meat (sub-sector) and monitor their activities;

• Organize meat shows and promote participation of stakeholder in such shows within and outside the country;

• Identify and trace livestock, meat and meat product for matters related to good production practices;

• Promote and monitor investment in meat production (beef, small ruminant, poultry and pigs) in large scale farms and traditional sector;

• Co-ordinate the registration of producers and processors of Meat and meat products;

• Perform any other function as directed by the Registrar.

3.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s Degree in either Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Agricultural marketing (Livestock) or equivalent in Agricultural related fields;

• At least 5 years work experience in the Meat or livestock production technologies and demonstrate ability to organize stakeholders in livestock and meat value chain with emphasis on quality control of the same.

• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, innovation and self supervision qualities.

3.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.2 HEAD OF PROCUREMENT UNIT – 1 POST

3.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and monitor execution of an annual procurement plan for the Board;

• Procurement, maintenance and management of supplies, materials, and services to facilitate the logistical requirements of the Board;

• Ensures proper handling and storage, adequate and timely distribution of office supplies and materials;

• Maintain and update inventory of goods supplies and materials;

• A secretary to the Tender Board as per Public Procurement Act;

• Perform functions of a Procurement Management Unit as stipulated in Para 35 of Public Procurement Act number 21 of 2004;

• Perform any other function as directed by the Registrar.

3.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Full Professional qualifications in materials Management CSP(T), CIPS (UK), CPP (Canada) or equivalent

• At least five years of work experience in the related field

• Must be registered with NBMM as authorized supplies officer and or Stock verifier.

• Shall demonstrate good leadership with high integrity, accountability and interpersonal skills

• Computer Literate

3.2.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.3 HUMAN RESOURCE/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I – 1 POST

3.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and develop Human Resource training and development (career, professional, skills enhancement) program for the Board;

• HR planning to determine supply and demand needs for professions under the Board;

• Collect, analyze and keep staff records;

• Employee relations and welfare including Health, Safety, Sports and cultural;

• Coordinates implementation of Ethics and Value promotion activities including corruption prevention education;

• Implementation of Diversity issues including Gender, disability, HIV/AIDS etc. and will be the Ministry Gender focal point;

• Oversees performance of activities related with Registry, Office Records and Messenger services; courier Protocol Matters;

• Security services; Transport and general utility;

• General custodial services to include maintenance of Office equipment; buildings and grounds;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree either in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Manpower Planning or its equivalent from any recognised Institute.

• Should have at least five years’ experience in the relevant field

• Should be computer literate.

3.3.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).


3.4 MARKETING RESEARCH OFFICER I  – 1 POST

3.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Search and develop meat and meat product markets in collaboration with the Ministry responsible for trade and marketing;

• Develop and institute market research guidelines and ethics;

• Collect, compile and disseminate market research findings to stakeholders for the purpose of assisting production, investment, processing, product development and marketing;

• Facilitate formation of livestock farmers cooperatives and associations for promotion of livestock marketing

• Strengthen the capacity of the stakeholder associations and private practitioners to actively participate in the market development and adoption of new approaches;

• Conduct market research within and outside the country to explore existing market opportunities;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree either in Economics, Agribusiness, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications.

• Working experience of not less than five years in marketing research or relevant sector.

• Should be Computer literate.

3.4.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL OFFICER I - 1 POST

3.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, harmonize and upscale technologies and standards as desired by consumers and disseminate information on standards to ensure compliance;

• In collaboration with relevant Quality Control Institutions conduct inspection of products to ensure quality and safety of the product;

• In collaboration with relevant Quality Control Institutions and LGAs facilitate inspection of meat processing, meat transportation and handling at selling points;

• Prepare, implement and monitor meat quality assurance and control information system network;

• Facilitate enforcement of meat industry laws and regulations;

• Coordinate training on meat quality assurance and control to the district staffs;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Meat/Food Technology or its equivalent from any recognized Institute.

• Should have at least five years’ experience in the relevant field.

• Should be computer literate.

3.5.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.6 PLANNING OFFICER I – 1 POST

3.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategies, programs, projects and action plans for sub sector development and resource mobilization;

• Planning and Budgeting matters;

• Participate in analysis of outsourcing of non-core functions (Private Sector Participation);

• Formulate and prepare Board’s medium term strategic plan and annual plan

• Prepare periodic (Weekly, Monthly, quarterly, mid-year, and annual) performance reports for the Board;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness or its equivalent from any recognized Institute.

• Should have at least five years’ experience in the relevant field.

• Should be computer literate.

3.6.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).


3.7 MEAT OFFICER II  - 1 POST

3.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement strategies and plans designed to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency in meat production, processing and marketing;

• Promote and coordinate the development of small, medium and large scale livestock producer, traders and meat processors;

• Liaise with relevant technical institutions and coordinate provision of appropriate technology for meat industry;

• Organize meat shows and promote participation of stakeholder in such shows within and outside the country;

• Identify and trace livestock, meat and meat product for matters related to good production practices;

• Promote and monitor investment in meat production (beef, small ruminant, poultry and pigs) in large scale farms and traditional sector;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Meat/Food Technology or its equivalent from any recognized Institute.

• Should have at least three years’ experience in the relevant field

• Should be computer literate.

3.7.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.8 INTERNAL AUDITOR II – 1 POST

3.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and reports on proper control over receipts, custody and utilization of all financial resources;

• Reviews and reports on conformity with financial and operational procedures laid down in any legislation or any regulation;

• Review and reports on the correct classification and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts;

• Reviews and reports on the reliability and integrity of financial and operating data and other reports to the Board and the general public as required by legislation;

• Reviews and reports on the appropriateness of the system used to safeguard assets and the verification of the existence of such assets;

• Reviews and reports on feasibility of the established objectives and goals for the development of the meat industry;

• Reviews and reports on the adequacy of controls built into computerized systems.

• Audit of the Fund’s accounts and shall submit to the Director General or report in respect of financial accounts in every three months of each financial year

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Accountancy, Accountancy and Finance or Commerce from any recognized institution with CPA (T)

• Conversant with and capable of applying accounting software

• Should have at least three years’ experience in public or any private reputable organization as an auditor

3.8.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.9 COMPUTER SYSTEM ANALYST II – 1 POST

3.9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule Board information updates in the Website and ensure backup system operates effectively;

• Engineering computer hard ware and manage crisis situation including complex technical hardware or software problems;

• Manage information data base and ensure smooth running of all ICT systems including anti- virus software, print service and email provision;

• Design, develop and install appropriate information management system;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor.

3.9.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology or its equivalent from any recognized Institute.

• Should have at least three years’ experience in the relevant field

3.9.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

3.10 PERSONAL SECRETARY II – 1 POST

3.10.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typing open and confidential reports, letters, memoranda and documents;

• Receives and guides visitors;

• Keeps appointment records;

• Takes dictation;

• Keeps office environment tidy;

• Facilitates internal and external telecommunications

• Sends messages internally and externally

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the head of division or supervisor

3.10.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Ordinary level Certificate;

• Should have pass in Secretarial Examination stage III with a good pass in Shorthand of 100/120 w.p.m.;

• Must have good computer skills including word processing, use of data spread sheets/excel.

3.10.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).


3.11 DRIVER II – 1 POSTS

3.11.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving duties, care of vehicles, passengers and other valuables as will be assigned by the Transport Officer or other designated officers.

• To ensure that the vehicle and all accessory equipment are in good condition (order) at all times before and after use.

• Carry out minor mechanical repairs.

• To diagnosis the vehicle mechanical problems when possible, report on the technical irregularities so that they can be rectified.

• To maintain a proper log-sheet for the vehicle.

3.11.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Form IV certificate and class C valid driving licence

• Trade test III or advanced drivers certificate grade III from recognised institution such as VETA/NIT

• Good track record of driving occupation

• Ability to express him/herself in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English


3.11.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remunerations will be provided to successful candidates based on Tanzania Meat Board’s Salary Scales (TMSS).

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.