SENIOR TRANSPORT ECONOMIST – 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.

  

1.10                    SENIOR TRANSPORT ECONOMIST – 1 POST

1.10.1                             DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Uses economic criteria to screen and prioritise potential road and bridge investments;

·         Studies economic and statistical data in transportation;

·         Conducts  in  house  feasibility  studies  of  development  projects  as

required by the Agency

·         Coordinating of consultants who are undertaking feasibility studies of road projects

·         Reviews feasibility study report;

·         Assists the Maintenance Directorate, when required, in the analysis of different maintenance strategies;

·         Coordinates with other Directorates and Regions in the preparation of Business and Strategic Plans;

·         Consolidates Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports from Directorates, Units and Regions;

·         Prepares reports for the Manager, Planning, as required;

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Planning, from time to time.

·         Undertaking baseline studies and road impact assessment.

1.10.2                             QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Post-graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree either in Economics or Transport Economics from a recognised institution;

·         Must have Work experiences of at least three (3) years

·           Must have a clean track record;

1.10.3                             REMUNERATION

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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.