PRINCIPAL PLANNING AND PROMOTION OFFICER , Tea Board of Tanzania

Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) is a Regulatory Board established under section 3 of the Tea Act of 1997. TBT has a legal mandate to regulate and supervise the Tea Industry in Tanzania.

4.1 PRINCIPAL PLANNING AND PROMOTION OFFICER (I POST)

4.1.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Postgraduate Degree in Agribusiness, MBA in Agribusiness or MSc Agricultural Economics from a recognized institution.

• Knowledge of the Tea Industry.

• Must have 6 years working practical experience in the agricultural sector handling planning and promotion issues.

4.1.2  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that both national and international data (green leaf production, tea production, distribution export/import) on the tea industry and information is collected, compiled and disseminated to stakeholders.

• Organizing periodic research/surveys in the major market areas in the country to access tea market trends supply and demand thereof.

• Supervising planned surveys to validate collected data/information.

• Monitoring the regional and international (global) tea industries.

• Continuously assessing the Tea Industry and making recommendation for policy adjustments to the Planning and Promotion Manager.

• Preparing tea promotion plans and campaigns in consultation with the Planning and Promotion Manager.

• Facilitating implementation of approved tea promotions plans and campaigns.

• Organising activities, which promote development of the Tea Industry in Tanzania.


• Undertaking any other duty as may be directed from time to time by the Planning and Promotion Manager.

4.1.3  OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

In addition to the qualification specified above applicants are expected to posses the following:

• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.

4.1.4  REMUNERATION:

• Attractive salary will be offered according to Tea Board salary scales.

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.