9.1 CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION) – 1 POST
9.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deal with all matters relating to development and transfer of technologies for urban and rural use including formulation and review of related policies;
• Identify and document technology needs for various target groups (stakeholders) and prepare strategies and plans for intervention;
• Mobilize resources by conceptualizing and developing programs/projects for soliciting internal and external fund;
• Scout for new, emerging and imported technologies, identify recipients and set strategies for adoption and scaling purposes;
• Popularize the use of environmentally friendly technologies;
• To coordinate and promote technology innovation activities at all levels in the relevant clusters and fields/sectors of the economy;
• To keep up to date inventory of technology innovations in R&D institutions, academic, government and private sector;
• To be abreast with new and emerging technology and prepare strategies for acquiring and adaptation;
• To mobilize resources to compliment support from the government for supporting technology innovation activities in the country;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.
9.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• The successful candidate must have a PhD in Engineering, Economics, Sociology or related discipline with work experience of at least five years;
• Must have published not less than 10 papers in recognized journals with demonstrated skills in technology innovation activities, negotiation and entrepreneurship;
• Must have proven track records of 3 years of innovation projects.
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:
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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Form
IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
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Computer
Certificate
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Professional
certificates from respective boards
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 30th
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 Universities should
be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv.
Dead line for application is 19th August, 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 Swahili or English
xix.
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
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Katibu
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Public Service Recruitment
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Sekretarieti ya
Ajira katika
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Secretariat,
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Utumishi wa Umma
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P. O. Box 63100
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S. L. P 63100,
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DAR ES SALAAM.
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DAR ES SALAAM.
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CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION) – COSTECH
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