RECRUITMENT AT NACTE - AUGUST 2014

The National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) was established by Parliamentary Act No. 9 of 1997 with the purpose of providing a legal framework for the Council to build a well-organized, efficient and effective system of National Qualifications Framework (NQF), which will ensure that products from Tertiary Technical Institutions of high quality and responds to market demands as well as to technological advancements. NACTE is thus a multi-displinary and multi-sectorial board and powered to coordinate and oversee the provision of Technical Education and Training in all public and private tertiary Institutions in Tanzania other than Universities and their affiliated Colleges.

10.1      DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTION GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT – 1POST

10.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                       Heads the department of Institutional Guidance and Support;

·                    Guides technical Institutions towards attaining registration status;

·                    Coordinates and facilitates functioning of subject boards;

·                    Coordinates preparation and dissemination of approved records and statistical data of Technical Institutions;

·                    Acts as a liaison between Technical Institutions and the Secretariat;

·                    Prepares guidelines, regulations and directives related to functions of the department and coordinate their implementation;

·                    Prepares and submits regular reports pertaining to registration of Technical Institutions to the Executive Secretary;

·                    Performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein; and

·                    Attends any other functions as may be assigned by Executive Secretary.

10.1.2    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holders of Doctorate Degree in any of the field such as Science and Allied Technologies, Health and Allied Sciences, Management and Planning, Business, Social Sciences and Education. Otherwise, principal officers currently employed by NACTE undergoing PhD training under Council sponsorship may apply for these positions.

·                     The candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in Education Management in tertiary education system preferably in Technical Institutions and five (5) years in a senior Managerial level, and should demonstrate competence in computer applications.

10.1.3  OFFICE TENURE

·                     The tenure of service for this post is four (4) years and may be renewed consecutively once depending on performance and other employment dynamics arising thereof. On completion of tenure in office, if so wishes the candidate may be appropriately reabsorbed in the system within the rank of Principal Officer.

10.1.4      REMUNERATION

·                     Attractive package and other fridge benefits will be provided according to the existing NACTE regulations, Scheme of service and relevant circulars from the Government.

10.2      DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION – 1 POST

10.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Heads the department of Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation;

·                     Coordinates Monitoring and Evaluation activities and conducts academic quality audit in Technical Institutions;

·                     Coordinates matters pertaining to admissions and articulations for Technical Institutions;

·                     Formulates, reviews and operationalize quality assurance policies, regulations and guidelines for Technical Institutions;

·                     Provides guidance on staffing quality for Technical Institutions and register technical teachers;

·                     Coordinates the implementation of Harmonized Schemes of Service for technical teachers;

·                     Coordinates activities pertaining to accreditation of programs;

·                     Coordinates recognition process of department within registered Technical Institution capable of delivering courses leading to the Council’s awards;

·                     Prepares and submits regular reports pertaining to Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation to the Executive Secretary;

·                     Develops standard performance criteria for Monitoring and Evaluation of the implementation of corporate strategic planning and internal control system at NACTE; and

·                     Develops standard performance criteria for Monitoring and Evaluation of accredited Technical Institutions.

10.2.2    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holders of Doctorate Degree in any of the field such as Science and Allied Technologies, Health and Allied Sciences, Management and Planning, Business, Social Sciences and Education. Otherwise, principal officers currently employed by NACTE undergoing PhD training under Council sponsorship may apply for these positions.

·                     The candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in Education Management in tertiary education system preferably in Technical Institutions and five (5) years in a senior Managerial level, and should demonstrate competence in computer applications.

10.2.3  OFFICE TENURE

·                     The tenure of service for this post is four (4) years and may be renewed consecutively once depending on performance and other employment dynamics arising thereof. On completion of tenure in office, if so wishes the candidate may be appropriately reabsorbed in the system within the rank of Principal Officer.

10.2.4      REMUNERATION

·                     Attractive package and other fridge benefits will be provided according to the existing

NACTE regulations, Scheme of service and relevant circulars from the Government.

10.3      DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT – 1 POST

10.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Heads the department Curriculum Development and Assessment;

·                     Coordinates setting of qualifications standards;

·                     Guides, develops and reviews competence based Curricula;

·                     Reviews the guidelines and procedures of curriculum development;

·                     Validates curriculum;

·                     Provides guidance on competence- based curricula delivery and training to Technical Institutions;

·                     Ensures that examinations procedures, guidelines and regulations are developed, reviewed, approved and implemented by Technical Institutions;

·                     Administer examinations;

·                     Custodian of databases of curricula, examinations, examiners and moderators;

·                     Advices the Council on the strategies related to curricula and students’ assessment;

·                     Prepares and submits regular reports pertaining to curricula and assessment to executive secretary; and

·                     Performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein; and

·                     Attends any other functions as may be assigned by Executive Secretary.

10.3.2    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holders of Doctorate Degree in any of the field such as Science and Allied Technologies, Health and Allied Sciences, Management and Planning, Business, Social Sciences and Education. Otherwise, principal officers currently employed by NACTE undergoing PhD training under Council sponsorship may apply for these positions.

·                     The candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in Education Management in tertiary education system preferably in Technical Institutions and five (5) years in a senior Managerial level, and should demonstrate competence in computer applications.

10.3.3  OFFICE TENURE

·                     The tenure of service for this post is four (4) years and may be renewed consecutively once depending on performance and other employment dynamics arising thereof. On completion of tenure in office, if so wishes the candidate may be appropriately reabsorbed in the system within the rank of Principal Officer.

10.3.4      REMUNERATION

·                     Attractive package and other fridge benefits will be provided according to the existing NACTE regulations, Scheme of service and relevant circulars from the Government.

10.4      DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND PLANNING – 1 POST

10.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Heads the department of Information, Research and Planning;

·                     Coordinates the development and implementation of research and consultancy policies;

·                     Establishes sound Information Management systems and documentations;

·                     Coordinates labour market information and analysis activities towards development of demand driven curricula;

·                     Coordinates the safe custody and dissemination of documentation, records and statistical data of Technical Institutions;

·                     Supervises the analysis, designs and gives support on computer Information system;

·                     Evaluates the training programs to see whether they meet the labour market demand;

·                     Maintains and provides statistics on Technical Education required for planning purposes; and

·                     Coordinates budgeting activities of the Council.

10.4.2    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holders of Doctorate Degree in any of the field such as Science and Allied Technologies, Health and Allied Sciences, Management and Planning, Business, Social Sciences and Education. Otherwise, principal officers currently employed by NACTE undergoing PhD training under Council sponsorship may apply for these positions.

·                     The candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in Education Management in tertiary education system preferably in Technical Institutions and (5)

years in a senior Managerial level, and should demonstrate competence in computer applications.

10.4.3  OFFICE TENURE

·                     The tenure of service for this post is four (4) years and may be renewed consecutively once depending on performance and other employment dynamics arising thereof. On completion of tenure in office, if so wishes the candidate may be appropriately reabsorbed in the system within the rank of Principal Officer.

10.4.4      REMUNERATION

·                     Attractive package and other fridge benefits will be provided according to the existing NACTE regulations, Scheme of service and relevant circulars from the Government.

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 10^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.