DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION POLICY AND PLANNING

Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a Government Institution under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Centre is responsible for spreading nutrition activities in the country with the objectives of controlling and reducing all forms of malnutrition.

9.1 DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION POLICY AND PLANNING (PRSS 14)

9.1.1  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Agricultural Economics/Statistics. He/she should have work experience of not less than eight (8) years in planning of which the last five

(5) should be in Senior Managerial Position. Training in management is an added advantage

9.1.2  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to the managing director on matters relating to nutrition policy and plans

• General administration and supervision of staff under his/her directorate

• Co-ordinate monitoring and evaluation of the centre’s programme and project

• Undertake research relating to nutrition policy and planning

• Co-ordinate the center’s for plans and budget preparation

• Advocate the national nutrition policy and national plan of action on nutrition in collaboration with relevant sectors

• Co-ordinate the nutrition management information system at the centre

• Provide consultancy services in field of competence

• Perform any other duties assigned by the managing director

9.1.3 REMUNERATION:

•  According to Institution Salary Scale

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 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 11^th  July, 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		SekretarietiyaAjirakatika
Secretariat,		UtumishiwaUmma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.