COMMISSIONER FOR LANDS – Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlement Development

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/16 14th May, 2014

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlement Development, the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 1 vacant post in the above public institution.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 50 years old.

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 board

- 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 currently employed in the public service should route their application letter through their respective employers

x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts

xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

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

xiv. Dead line for application is 28th May, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in English

xix. 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.

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1.1 COMMISSIONER FOR LANDS – 1 POSt

1.2 JOB SUMMARY: The Commissioner for Lands is a head of Land Administration Service Division which consists of five Zonal Officers located in the zones in Tanzania mainland.

1.3 REPORTS: To the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Settlements Development.

1.4 WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

1.5 Terms of employment: Permanent and Pensionable

1.6 SCOPE: The Commissioner for Lands is responsible for land administration services in Tanzania Mainland.

1.7 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Advise the Ministry on the revision of land policy issues and legislation.

Oversee, monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies, laws, regulations and guidelines regarding land administration.

- Administer land acquisition, transfer, disposition and revocation.

-Set standards for land administration.

 - Supervise and coordinate projects and programmes regarding land administration.

 - Ensure the efficient delivery of land administration services.

 - Supervise staff and monitor their performance in the Division.

 - Prepare action plans, progress reports and budgets for the Division and

- Carry out other duties as may be assigned by Permanent Secretary.

1.8 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

- Postgraduate Degree in Law or Land Management and Valuation from a recognized university/college.

- Work experience of not less than fifteen (15) years, of which five (5) years should be at management level, with a proven record of good performance.

- Knowledge and practical experience in the Administration of Public Service, Public Finance and Public Procurement Laws and Regulations

- Knowledge and basic understanding of land issues, land policy and land laws and regulations.

- Have the ability to lead and supervise staff.

 -Be computer proficient.

1.9 REMUNERATION

- Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scale TGS L.