BRANCH MANAGER - 1 POST (READVERTISED).

The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania (CPB) was established by the Cereals and Other Produce Act Number 19 of 2009. CPB has been established to Carry out commercial activities and such other activities as are necessary, Advantageous or proper for the development of the cereals and other produce Industry

6.2 BRANCH MANAGER - 1 POST (READVERTISED).

6.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and appraisal of basic procurement, storage and marketing objectives for the Branch;

Responsible for Procurement, Storage and Marketing of cereals and other produce for the Branch;

Liaising with cereals and other produce stakeholders in the zone for the procurement, storage and marketing of cereals and other produce;


Initiation and/or administration of specific programmes and procedures aiming at ensuring the realization of procurement, storage and marketing objectives and execution of policies;

•Setting or defining the Branch‟s annual procurement, storage and marketing goals or targets;

Participate in the Zonal Council forum representing the Board on cereals and other produce issues;

Monitoring the implementation of procurement, storage and marketing action plans/work programmes by officers in the Branch;

Implementing cereals and other produce marketing and pricing policies; report program thereof;

Assist in soliciting for strategic investors and co-ordination of investors for investment in procurement, storage and marketing of cereals and other produce;

Preparation of the procurement, storage and marketing of cereals and other produce quarterly and annual reports for the Branch;

Providing overall leadership/guidance to the Branch staff;


6.2.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master‟s Degree either in Commerce, Economics, Agricultural Economics or Business Administration from a recognised institution or its equivalent qualifications.

Demonstrated knowledge of both local and global cereals and other produce industries.

Proven track record of at least eight (8) years in a senior management position, three (3) years of which in the cereals and other produce industry or related industry performing Procurement, Storage and Marketing activities.

6.2.3  REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution‟s salary scale.

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/F/49                                                               19^th March, 2014

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.  Deadline for application is 4^th  April, 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

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.