TANZANIA FOOD AND NUTRITION CENTRE JOBS - AUGUST 2014

Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a Government Institution under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Centre is responsible for spearheading nutrition activities in the country with the objective of controlling and reducing all forms of malnutrition.

12.1            MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TANZANIA FOOD AND NUTRITION CENTRE

(TFNC)

12.1.1        DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

·         Providing leadership in coordination of nutrition actions in the country.

·         Guiding integration of nutrition into other sectoral policies, strategies and plans.

·         Administration of the Institution in accordance with the policy laid down by the Governing Board.

·         Advising the Governing Board on technical and policy matters related to Nutrition.

·         Implementing various directives and decisions given by the Board.

·         Overseeing the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of short, medium and long term plans and programmes of the Institution in line with the goals and objectives stipulated in the Act establishing the Institution.

·         Overseeing efficient management and smooth operation of the institution.

·         Coordinating collaboration with national and international institutions in matters related to Nutrition.

12.1.2        QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Postgraduate Degree either in Human Nutrition, Public Health, Economics or Public administration.

·         Should have a work experience of not less than 8 years in management and administration, with at least 5 years in senior managerial position in a reputable organization, with a proven record of good performance.

·         Knowledge and practical experience in administration of public service, Public Finance and Public Procurement Laws and Regulations.

·         Computer proficiency is an added advantage.

12.1.3        REMUNERATION.

·         Attractive remuneration salary according to institution`s salary scale.

12.2      DIRECTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION – 1 POSTS

12.2.1      DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Responsible to the Managing Director on matters concerning Food Science and Nutrition;

·                     General administration and supervision of staff under his/her directorate;

·                     Supervise preparation of plan of action and budgets for the directorate;

·                     Supervise designing and development of appropriate food processing and preservation technologies at the Centre

·                     Promote collaboration in research relating to food processing, preservation and product development with National and International organizations;

·                     Promote commercialization of relevant technologies relating to

·                                          Food processing preservation and product development;

·                     Provide consultancy services in field of competence;

·                     Conduct in service training for in house and other service providers;

·                     Undertake training in higher learning institutions;

·                     Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director

12.2.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     PhD in Food Science/Food-Technology/Food Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry.

·                     He/She should have research work experience of not less than five (5) years in Food Science or Nutrition and at least five (4) publications.

12.2.3      REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: PRSS 8.1

12.3    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT I - 1 POST

12.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                  Participate in valuation of fixed and movable assets of the Centre;

·                     Establish accounting codes;

Participate in project financial analysis and preparation of

·                                          management  accounting information;

·                     Assist in determining the financial requirements of the centre;

·                     Conduct in service training in appropriate fields of competence;

·                     Prepare centre’s budgets;

·                     Participate in valuation of fixed and movable assets of the centre;

·                     Establish accounting codes;

Participate in project financial analysis and preparation of

·                     Management accounting information;

·                     Supervise all supplies activities;

·                     Initiate preparation of financial regulations;

·                     Conduct in-service training in appropriate fields of competence;

·                     Perform any other duties assigned.

12.3.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holder of CPA (T) or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least five (5) years of working experience after CPA Graduation in a reputable organization, and must be registered with NBAA as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice.

12.3.3 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: PGSS 18

12.4      PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER II FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - 2 POSTS

12.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Carry out consumer needs assessment;

·                     Design and develop food science research proposals;

·                     Participate in dissemination of research findings

·                     Design and implement interventions

·                     Participate in adopting new analytical methods in food science

·                     Prepare and implement and programme plans

·                     Prepare progress reports on project and programme plans

·                     Promote research collaboration in food technology with national and international organizations;

·                     Carry out consumer needs assessment;

·                     Participate in conducting in service training for in house and other service providers;

·                     Coordinate formulation and evaluation of food recipes;

·                     Develop methodologies and their application to product development, food processing and preservation;

·                     Train entrepreneurs engaging food processing and preservation;

·                     Review processes in product development, food processing and  preservation;

·                     Provide consultancy services in food science and technology;

·                     Participate in drawing up and reviewing policies legislations and regulations governing the food industry

·                     Participate in designing and food tables, and reviewing standards;

·                     Perform any other duties assigned.

12.4.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holder of PhD in Natural, Social or Engineering Sciences from a recognized institution.

·                     He/She should have research work experience of not less than two (2) years and at least three (3) publications after attaining PhD.

12.4.3   REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: PRSS 6.1

12.5      SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER – SOCIOLOGY I – 1 POST

12.5.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Participate in designing social anthropological approaches to nutrition

·                     Research and interventions;

·                     Participate in data collection, analysis and interpretation;

·                     Participate in preparation of project progress reports;

·                     Conduct in-service training for in-house and other service providers;

·                     Identify and analyze sociological problems related to nutrition;

·                     Participate in developing research proposals;

·                     Prepare regular progress reports;

·                     Participate in monitoring and evaluation of project implementation;

·                     Design social anthropological approaches to nutrition research and interventions

·                     Participate in the formulation of policies and strategies dealing with nutrition and gender mainstreaming in nutrition programmes and projects;

·                     Participate in monitoring and evaluation of nutrition projects progress and impact;

·                     Participate in the co-ordination of institutional and sectoral research activities;

·                     Participate in providing consultancy services on sociological aspects;

·                     Perform any other duties assigned.

12.5.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Master’s Degree in Sociology from a recognized institution with at least six (6) years of research work experience in a reputable organization and at least three (3) publications after attaining Masters Degree. OR

·                     Master’s Degree with eight (8) years research work experience and four (4) publications after Masters Degree.

12.5.3   REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: PRSS 5.1/5.5

12.6      SENIOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY I – 1 POST

12.6.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Manage confidential files and records;

·                     Maintain appointments;

·                     Assist in keeping safe custody and in proper use all secretarial

·                                          office equipments;

·                     Participate in on-job training;

·                     Perform any other duties assigned.

12.6.2      QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Diploma in Secretarial Service with at least six (6) years of working experience in a reputable organization and who has a Certificate in Office Management.

12.6.3   REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: PGSS 16

12.7      SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER – HUMAN NUTRITION I – 1 POST

12.7.1   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Prepare project progress reports

·                     Conduct in-service training for in house and other service providers

·                     Participate in planning nutritional interventions;

·                     Participate in developing research proposals;

·                     Prepare project proposals, budget and action plans;

·                     Monitor and evaluate project progress and impact;

·                     Carry out research and surveys;

·                     Prepare regular project reports

·                     Coordinate research activities

·                     Provide consultancy services in nutrition

·                     Conduct nutritional interventions;

·                     Perform any other duties assigned.

12.7.2      QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition), Public Health or related fields, from a recognized institution with at least six (6) years of research work experience in a reputable organization and at least three (3) publications after attaining Masters Degree. OR

·                     Master’s Degree with eight (8) years research work experience and four (4) publications after Masters Degree.

12.7.3   REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: PRSS 5.1/5.5

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.