PRINCIPAL SOCIOLOGIST – TANROADS

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/54                                                                        29^thAugust, 2014

On behalf of Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 124 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.

Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is a semi – autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works established on July 1, 2000. The Agency is responsible for the day to day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s trunk and regional roads network. Its primary functions include the management of maintenance and development works, operations of the network and axle load control, the implementation of road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.

1.12                    PRINCIPAL SOCIOLOGIST  – 1 POST

1.12.1                                DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Monitors consultants assessing social impacts of projects.

·         Coordinates with community leadership with a view to motivating local residents and incorporating their effort in matters relating to maintenance and development of roads.

·         Participates and advises the Management on Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and eventual resettlement plans associated with road projects.

·         Advises the Management on community awareness and participation towards the maintenance and development of better roads for the benefits of respective communities.

·         Develops the Agency’s social relations and strategies pertaining to the road sector policies.

·         Collects and analyses scientific data concerning social phenomena such as village communities, associations, social institutions, social classes, and social change that impact on road projects.

·         Acts as consultant to other departments on road project social related issues.

·         Prepares social impact reports as required

·         Performs such other related duties as will be assigned from time to time by the Head of Safety and Environment.

1.12.2                             QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree either in Sociology or Community Development from recognized a Institution.

·         Must have a work experience as a Sociologist of not less than three (3) years

·         Must be Computer literate;

·           Must have a clean track record;

1.12.3                             REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 07

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 12^th  September, 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		Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat,		Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.