Tanzania Commission for Science and
Technology (COSTECH) is a public Institution established by an Act of
Parliament No.7 of 1986. By the Act COSTECH is mandated to promote and
coordinate research; promote technology development transfer, acquire, store
and disseminate Scientific and technological information to the general public,
the overall objective of the mandate is to stimulate and promote Social and
economic development. The Commission is undergoing remarkable modernization
including structural changes and implementation of new and more attractive
scheme of service and competitive salary structure. The following positions are
vacant and require to be filled as soon as possible.
9.0
CHIEF
RESEARCH OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION) – 1 POST
9.1.1 DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deal with all matters relating to development
and transfer of technologies for urban and rural use including formulation and
review of related policies;
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Identify and document technology needs for
various target groups (stakeholders) and prepare strategies and plans for
intervention;
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Mobilize resources by conceptualizing and
developing programs/projects for soliciting internal and external fund;
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Scout for new, emerging and imported
technologies, identify recipients and set strategies for adoption and scaling
purposes;
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To coordinate and promote technology
innovation activities at all levels in the relevant clusters and fields/sectors
of the economy;
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To keep up to date inventory of technology
innovations in R&D institutions, academic, government and private sector;
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To be abreast with new and emerging
technology and prepare strategies for acquiring and adaptation;
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To mobilize resources to compliment support
from the government for supporting technology innovation activities in the country;
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Any
other duties as may be assigned by the Director.
9.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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The successful candidate must have a PhD in
Engineering, Economics, Sociology or related discipline with work experience of
at least five years;
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Must have published not less than 10 papers
in recognized journals with demonstrated skills in technology innovation
activities, negotiation and entrepreneurship;
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Must
have proven track records of 3 years of innovation projects.
9.1.3 REMUNERATION
·
This
position holds salary scale of: COSS 13
9.2
SENIOR
OFFICE ASSISTANT – 1 POST
9.2.1 DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Cleaning and tidying up of offices, office
buildings, toilets, furniture, equipment and surrounding areas;
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Carries
office files and documents from one office to another;
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Dispatch
letters and parcels including all types of inter-communication;
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Deliver
and collect mail and parcels from and to various people and places;
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Assist in sending and receiving messages;
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Assist
in photocopying and printing;
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Opens
office doors in time and closes the after office hours;
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Prepare
tea for staff and visitors;
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Cleaning
cups and teapots;
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned
by the immediate supervisor from time to time.
9.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·
Holder of Certificate Secondary Education
with passes in English and Kiswahili with at least seven years experience in
relevant field;
·
Must
be fluency in both English and Kiswahili;
·
Possession
of Trade Test 1 in electricity from a recognized institution will be an
added advantage;
9.2.3 REMUNERATION
·
This
position holds salary scale of salary: COSS 4
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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COSTECH JOBS , AUGUST 2014
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