TANGAZO LA KAZI TANROADS - 29-08-2014

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

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

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

1.0  TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS)

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.

1.1                      SENIOR TECHNICIANS – 4 POSTS ( Regions)

1.1.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Inspects and reports condition of the designated roads on a monthly basis or at more frequent intervals;

·         Prepares and supervises monthly work programmes for contractors undertaking routine/ recurrent, periodic, and emergency maintenance works as directed by an Engineer;

·         Supervises bridge maintenance works as directed by Engineer;

·         Measures and certifies payments for contract works;

·         Certifies worksheets, delivery notes and similar documentation as directed by an Engineer;

·         Prepares reports for the Engineer as required;

·         Carries out in-situ testing and take site samples;

·           Supervise and undertakes laboratory tests;

·         Records and reports on all test results;

·         Monitors test result trends and reports to the Maintenance Engineer on issues of concern;

·         Ensures that all laboratory apparatus and equipment are maintained in good order and calibrated as and when necessary;

·         Monitors laboratory expenditures and ensures that invoices are raised promptly for customer services;

·         Works for and follows up opportunities to widen the public and private sector customer base;

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Engineer from time to time.

1.1.2                                QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·                        Full Technician Certificate (FTC-Civil), Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.

·                        Must have post qualification experience of at least five (5) years in Roads Sector.

·         Must be computer literate

1.1.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

1.2                      TECHNICIAN – 41 POSTS ( Regions)

1.2.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Inspects and reports condition of the designated roads on monthly basis or at more frequent intervals if required;

·         Prepares and supervises monthly work programmes for petty contractors undertaking routine/ recurrent, periodic, and emergency maintenance works as directed

·         Supervises bridge maintenance works as directed

·         Measures and recommend payment for certified works

·         Certifies worksheets, delivery notes and similar documentation as directed by Senior Technician

·         Prepares reports as required;

·         Carries out in-situ testing and takes site samples

·         Undertakes all regional laboratory tests;

·         Records and reports on all test results;

·         Ensures that all laboratory apparatus and equipment is maintained in good order and is calibrated as and when necessary;

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technician from time to time.

1.2.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·                        Full Technician Certificate (FTC-Civil), Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.

·                        Must have post qualification experience of at least three (3) years

·         Must be computer literate

1.2.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 04

1.3                      COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST – 2 POSTS

1.3.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Plans, implements and manages  ICT infrastructure;

·         Undertakes day-to-day maintenance of the computer networks;

·         Assists in the installations of computer systems at head office, regions and subsidiary businesses;

·         Implements new management software systems, including training of the users;

·         Supports computer users in resolving operating problems;

·         Backs up data stored at the head office computer network and restores data from Regions at prescribed regular intervals;

·         Prepares systems and hardware maintenance and operational guidelines as required;

·         Supports specialised computer applications systems;

·         Supports Wide Area Network and Local Area Networks throughout the Agency

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Management Information Systems Manager from time to time.

1.3.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·  Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science or  Information and

Communication Technology from recognised institution.

·                           Must have post qualification experience of at least three (3)

years

1.3.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS 6.1 scale

1.4                      INTERNAL AUDITOR – 8 POSTS

1.4.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assists in the preparation/updating of Internal Audit plans and programs.

·         Prepares audit working paper files and draft audit reports for each assignment conducted.

·         Audits business dealings to determine compliance with Agency policy, rules and regulations.

·         Prepares draft audit reports for Senior Internal Auditor/Superiors

·         Performs such other duties as will be assigned by the Senior Internal Auditor/ superiors.

1.4.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from a recognised institution.

·           Must have experience of not less than three years (3) as Auditor

1.4.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

1.5                      LEGAL OFFICER– 4 POSTS

1.5.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Presents arguments and evidence to support cases in hearing.

·         Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains document files

·         Delivers or directs delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action

·         Files pleadings with Court Clerks

·         Researches and prepares cases relating to appeals

·         Calls upon witnesses to testify at hearing

·         Compiles registers of all legal documents including Contracts, Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees and Insurances; and ensures their proper keeping at the headquarters and regional level

·         Researches and analyses law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, treaties, and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, contracts, and amended articles of incorporation, stock certificates and other securities, pleadings, appeals, and wills.

·         Performs the role of law librarian, keeping and monitoring legal volumes and ensuring periodical updating of legal volumes.

·         Searches patent files to ascertain originality of patent applications.

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by Superiors from time to time.

1.5.2                                 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree in laws from a recognized University.

·         Work experience of at least three years (3) in reputable Institution.

·         Registered as Advocate

·         Must have a clean track record;

1.5.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

1.6                      ACCOUNTANT– 3 POSTS

1.6.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Performs         variety  of  accounting  duties  such  payment  of  salaries,

keeping   vote   accounts,   issuing   cheques,   and   preparation   of

income/expenditure statements as per financial regulations.

·         Ensures that all funds are properly accounted for and recorded.

·         Arranges for prompt payment of certificates and other invoices related to the day to day running of the office.

·         Performs such other duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time.

1.6.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree/advanced diploma in Accounting or Finance from a recognised institution.

·         Must have a clean track record;

 ·                                          years.

·         Experience in the use of E-by Epicor accounting software is an added advantage

1.6.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

1.7                      HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – 7 POSTS

1.7.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manages staff recruitment processes; remuneration and pensions administration; placements; transfers; promotions; industrial relations; and staff welfare matters;

·         Maintains staff database and personal records;

·         Co-ordinates annual staff performance appraisal (OPRAS);

·           Assists Departments and Regions in training needs analysis (TNA);

·         Assists the preparation and coordination of staff training programmes and budgets;

·         Implements training programmes including the organisation of in-house courses;

·         Ensures that personnel plans and procedures are carried out correctly and consistently throughout the Agency;

·         Supervises common cadre support staff;

·         Prepares regular and ad hoc reports for the Human Resources Manager as required;

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Human Resource Manager from time to time.

1.7.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma either in Public Administration or Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.

·         Must have a clean track record;

·         Work experience  is an added advantage

1.7.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

1.8                      ENGINEER  – 46 POSTS

1.8.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Plan and undertake inventory, condition, traffic and other surveys for the roads and bridges regularly

·         Investigate sources of good quality construction materials along the roads,

·         Prepare Contract documents and drawings for the maintenance contracts.

·         Facilitate the procurement of road and bridge maintenance contracts

·         Supervise maintenance work contracts

·         Monitor the performance of Contractors, process Contractor Invoices and facilitate timely payment.

·           Review Contractors’ time and cost claims

·         Attend regular site meetings and ensure that the proceedings are adequately recorded

·           Prepare regular works progress reports for the roads and bridges.

·           Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

1.8.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree in  Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.

·           Must be registered by the Engineers’ Registration Board.

·         Must have a work experience in road works of not less than three years

(3)

·         Must have attended SEAP Programme

·         Must be Computer literate;

·           Must have a clean track record;

1.8.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 6.1

1.9                      ENVIRONMENTALIST – 2 POSTS

1.9.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Ensures that environmental standards set by National Environmental

Management Council (NEMC) and other authorities/organizations are included in the respective contracts entered into between the Agency and contractors, or consultants; and those standards are adhered to in the maintenance and development of roads.

·         Conducts research studies pertaining to road maintenance and development to develop theories or methods of abating or controlling sources of environmental pollutants, utilising knowledge of principles and concepts of various scientific and engineering disciplines

·         Prepares graphs, charts, and statistical models from synthesised data, using mathematical, statistical and engineering analysis techniques

·         Collects and analyses data to asses pollution problems, establish standards, and develop approaches for control of pollution

·         Reviews how environmental issues are managed in maintenance and development projects.

·         Advises the management on all environmental matters pertaining to the roads sub-sector.

·         Liaises with the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) and other relevant authorities and organizations with a view to updating the Agency’s procedures and care-taking in

·           Environmental matters relating to the roads sector.

·         Follows up consultants assessing environmental impacts of projects.

·         Develops and manages checklists for contractors, ensuring that equipment, materials and processes are environmentally friendly in order to minimize degradation and promote and maintain ecological balance.

·         Follows up on Agency’s environmental strategies.

·  Assists when required by local governments, villages  and the public in

general where there are road projects, on how and where to initiate,

develop     and   manage   effectively   and   efficiently   sustainable

environmentally friendly strategies.

·  Prepares reports as required

·  Performs such other related duties as will be assigned from time to  time

by the Head of Safety and Environment Department.

1.9.2                               QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor degree in Environmental Science from recognised institution.

·           Work experience is an added advantage

·         Must be Computer literate;

·           Must have a clean track record;

1.9.3                               REMUNERATION

TRS Scale 05

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

TRDS Scale 06

1.11                      QUANTITY SURVEYOR  – 5 POSTS

1.11.1                                DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Evaluation of tenders for Goods, Works, Non-Consultancy Services and Disposal of Public Assets by Tender;

·         Reviews and provides contractual advice on contractual claims;

·         Reviews Contractual Disputes and advises on its settlement;

·         Reviews Bidding Documents;

·         Reviews guarantees and bonds;

·         Prepares and compiles contract documents;

·           Coordinates contract ratifications by the Attorney General;

·         Reviews application of Addenda, Variations or Amendment of Contracts;

·         Participates in pre-contract negotiations meetings;

·         Participates in pre-proposals meetings;

·         Participates in pre-site visit meetings;

·         Prepares reports for the Manager, Contracts Control Department;

·         Advices the Manager, Contracts Control on matters of contracts administration;

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Contracts Control.

1.11.2                                    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree either in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution.

·           Must be registered by respective professional Boards.

·         Must have a work experience of at least three ( 3) years

·         Must be Computer literate;

·           Must have a clean track record;

1.11.3                             REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 06

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.