JOBS AT ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS , JULY 2014

7.0 ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS

7.1 STATE ATTORNEY II (183 POSTS) 

7.1.1 DUTY STATION: Arusha (5) Tanga (11) Bukoba(5),Tabora(4), Dar es salaam (30) Sumbawanga (5), Dodoma (6), Iringa (5), Mbeya (8), Singida (4), Moshi (9), Mwanza (14), Mtwara (5), Musoma (11), Morogoro (3), Pwani (2), Kigoma (4), Manyara (4), Njombe (10), Geita (10), Katavi (4), Simiyu (4), Temeke (5), Monduli (2), Lindi (3)

7.1.2 REPORTS TO: State Attorney In-charge of the Region or District as the case may be.

7.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree in Laws from recognized Institution.

• Must have completed and passed the Internship or externship programme supervised by the Attorney General’s Chambers or Legal Practical training conducted by the Law School of Tanzania.

• Fluent in English & Kiswahili Languages.

7.1.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal opinion in respect of simple criminal cases under the Supervision of State Attorney In-charge,

• Conduct prosecutions of cases in District courts, Resident Magistrate and the High Courts,

• Handle appeals in the High Court,

• Provide Legal opinion/advice to the government on legal issues or matters under the supervision of State Attorney In-charge,

• Conduct legal research on various Legal issues or matters, and

• Advise the government on any issues or matter of a civil nature

• Represent the Government in courts of law and tribunal in any suit or matter to which the Government is a party or has interest and.

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by a State Attorney In-charge.

7.1.5 REMUNERATION

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scale AGCS 3.

7.2 PERSONAL SECRETARY III (40 POSTS): 

7.2.1 DUTY STATION: Dar es salaam (2), Arusha, (2), Tanga (2), Bukoba (1), Tabora (1), Sumbawanga (1), Iringa (1), Songea (1), Lindi (1), Shinyanga (2), Mbeya (1), Moshi (1), Mwanza (14) Musoma (1), Morogoro (2), Pwani (2), Kigoma (1), Geita (1), Katavi (1), Simiyu (1), Temeke (1)

7.2.2 REPORTS TO: Regional or District state Attorney In-charge as the case may be.

7.2.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• certificate of Secondary Education (form IV) who has attended and successfully passed Secretarial course from recognized Institutions,

• Typing Stage III with English and Kiswahili shorthand of 80 words per minute;

• Computer Literate in MS Windows, Internet and E-mail, Microsoft Office, MS Excel, Desk publisher from a college accredited by the Government.

• Good Customer care skills,

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili languages.

7.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine typing duties,

• Receive, interview and direct office visitors,

• Keep safe custody of Government records, events, projects and dates for meetings,

• Receive and send telephone messages,

• Keep diary and appointments for the supervisors,

• Arrange and keep office files and receive letters,

• Make correspondence of routine matters, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

7.2.5 REMUNERATION:  According  to  Tanzania  Government  Salary  Scale  -

TGS B

7.3 OFFICE ASSISTANT (36 POSTS)

7.3.1 DUTY STATION: Headquarters (5), Dar es salaam (5), Arusha (1), Sumbawanga (2),Iringa (1) Songea (1), Lindi (2), Shinyanga (2), Singida (1), Mwanza (1), Musoma (2), Morogoro (2), Pwani (1), Kigoma (2), Manyara (1) Geita (2), Katavi (2), Simiyu (2), Temeke (1)
7.3.2 REPORTS TO: State Attorney In-charge of the Region or District as the case may be.


7.3.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCES:

• Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV) with passes in English, Mathematics and Kiswahili subjects.

• Good interpersonal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

7.3.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep the office premises, buildings, and other facilities clean,

• Dispatch messages and mail from one place to another within or outside the premises and prepare tea for staff,

• Ensure that the office properties and facilities are in order and safe,

• Ensure that gates, doors and windows of the office premises remain closed after working hours,

• Ensure cleanliness and proper custody of office properties, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

7.3.5 REMUNERATION:

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scale - TGOS A.

7.4 SECURITY GUARD (26 POSTS): 

7.4.1 DUTY STATION: Headquarters (1), Tanga (2), Bukoba (2), Tabora (2), Dar es salaam (2), Dodoma (1), Mbeya (1) Moshi (1), Mwanza (1), Mtwara (1), Musoma (1) Morogoro (1), Pwani (1), Kigoma (1), Manyara (1), Njombe (1), Geita (1), Katavi (2), Simiyu (1), Temeke (1), Monduli (1).

7.4.2 REPORTS TO: Regional or District State Attorney In-charge as the case may be.

7.4.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate of Secondary Education Form IV with training in para militia, police or National Service (JKT).

7.4.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secure guard Government premises  (property and buildings),

• Maintain security of the office at all times,

• Make sure all visitors have gate pass,

• Give suggestions on how to improve security services at the place of work;

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

7.4.5 REMUNERATION:

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scale - TGOS A

7.5 RECEPTIONIST (14 POSTS): 

7.5.1 DUTY STATION: Headquarters (4) Arusha (1), Dar es salaam (4), Dodoma (1), Shinyanga (1), Mwanza (1), Pwani (1), Geita (1).

7.5.2 REPORTS TO: State Attorney In-charge of the Region or District as the case may be.


7.5.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV) with passes in English, Mathematics and Swahili subjects.

• Good interpersonal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

7.5.4  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, assist and direct visitors accordingly,

• Provide telephone services, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

7.5.5 REMUNERATION:

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scales - TGS B.

7.6 TRANSPORT OFFICER II (2 POSTS) 

7.6.1 DUTY STATION: Dar Es Salaam

7.6.2 REPORTS TO: Director of Administration and Human Resource Management


7.6.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Transportation Engineering, Economics, Sociology or Statistics from the recognized institutions.

7.6.4  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare transport schedules,

• Prepare Budget for Transport operations,

• Liaise with service providers for vehicle maintenance,

• Advise on transport requirements,

• Ensure proper maintenance of Attorney General’s Chambers vehicles,

• Evaluate Drivers performance in their daily operations,

• Administer use of Log books, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

7.6.5 REMUNERATION:

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scale - TGS D.

7.7 LAW SECRETARY (46 POSTS): 

7.7.1 DUTY STATION: Headquarter (5), Arusha (1), Tanga (2), Bukoba (2), Tabora (1), Dar es Salaam (2), Sumbawanga (2), Dodoma (1), Iringa (1), Lindi (2), Shinyanga (4), Mbeya (1) Singida (2) Moshi (1) Mwanza (1), Mtwara (2) Musoma (3), Morogoro (1), Pwani (1), Kigoma (2), Manyara (1), Geita (2), Katavi (2), Simiyu (2), Temeke (2).

7.7.2 REPORTS TO: State Attorney In-charge of the Region or District as the case may be.

7.7.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (Form VI) who has acquired a Diploma in Law from a recognized Institution.

• Computer literate.

7.7.4  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, register and file incoming mails,

• Dispatch letters and files,

• Receive, register and file letters related to legal issues or matters,

• Receive and retrieve Police case files, Case documents, open chamber briefs and present to the State Attorney In-Charge,

• Keep safe custody of Government records, case files, briefs and all information relating to the post,

• Receive Court records from the Court of Law, register, open chamber briefs and present them to the State Attorney In – Charge,

• Receive, take on charge and keep Law periodicals, Government Gazette and Government Notices,

• Receive, register and present to State Attorney In-Charge the copies of Judgments and Ruling delivered by Courts of Law for reference purposes,

• Keep and maintain registers,

• Make the overall supervision of the available records at the District, Regional or Offices of the Attorney General’s Chambers, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by a State Attorney In-charge.

7.7.5 REMUNERATION:

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scales -AGCS 1.4.

7.8 COMPUTER SYSTEM ANALYST II (8 POSTS) 

7.8.1 DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam

7.8.2 REPORTS TO: Head of ICT

7.8.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Government recognized Institutions

7.8.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate and advise an IT networking,

• Maintain IT infrastructure and software packages,

• Support and troubleshoot computer system networking and LAN system and resolves problem,

• Maintain security user accounts and ensure proper level of user access, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor


7.8.5 REMUNERATION:  According  to  Tanzania  Government  Salary  Scale  -

TGS D.

7.9 LIBRARIAN ASSISTANTS II (2 POSTS) 

7.9.1 DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam

7.9.2 REPORTS TO: Head of Library Services

7.9.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate of Secondary Education (form IV) who has attended successfully passed National Library Assistant Certificate course from Board of Library Services or Equivalent.

7.9.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain register for all reference materials,

• Register library users,

• Prepare the law library in conformity with worldwide standards,

• Arrange books in library, and

• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

7.9.5 REMUNERATION:

• According to Tanzania Government Salary Scale - TGS B.

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.