JOBS AT NBAA - SEP 2014

The National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) is an independent regulatory body for the accountancy professional established under the Accountants and Auditors (Registration) Act [Cap 286 R.E. 2002] and operating under the ministry responsible for finance. NBAA was established in 1972 and started carrying out its activities from 15th January 1973. Since its establishment, NBAA has made a significant contribution to the development of the accountancy profession in Tanzania, particularly on promotion, registration, standards setting, regulatory and examination functions. NBAA seeks to play a key role in promoting good governance through development of accountancy profession in Tanzania.

The accountancy profession has a key role to play in inspiring business confidence and assisting economic growth. NBAA members play influential roles in public and private sectors. As a professional body, NBAA supports members and stakeholders through provision of various services and provides a common voice for the profession. Furthermore, NBAA acts as a regulator and standards setter.

By authority of the Act, the Board is mandated to; Register, Regulate, Develop and Set Standards for the Accountancy Profession.

9.1 SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER GRADE I (I POST) 

9.1.1 JOB PURPOSE:
• To enhance application of fair, competitive, transparent, non-discriminatory and
value for money procurement practices compliant with the Public Procurement Act
and its regulations in force.
9.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all procurement and disposal activities of the NBAA

• Support the functioning of the Tender Board;

• Participate in implementation of the decisions of the Tender Board;

• Prepare purchases documents

• Compile purchase requisitions for onward approvals;

• Assemble and bind tendering documents;

• Register, maintain and custody all procurement documents and records;

• Lodge tender advertisement opportunities to approved relevant media; and follow up issue of LPO accordingly;

• Follow up mailing of approved procurement documents;

• Record monthly procurement and disposal activities;

• Countercheck and ensure that the specifications contained in the order and respective requisitions are as per users’ requirements

• Recommend procurement and disposal by tender procedures;

• Prepare advertisements of tender opportunities;

• Coordinate performance of the Goods Inspection and Acceptance Committee

• Prepare draft annual procurement plan (AAP)

• Prepare General Procurement Notice (GPN)

• Prepare report on procurement and other related records

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his immediate supervisor.

9.1.3  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement Management and Logistics/Supply Chain or its equivalent qualifications obtained from recognized institutions and must be registered by PSPTB as CPSP and be proficient in computer applications with least three years working experience in Procurement Management in any reputable organization

9.1.4  REMUNERATION: As per NBAA Salary Scale 16

9.2 STUDENT LIAISON OFFICER GRADE III (1 Post) 

9.2.1 JOB PURPOSE:
• To provide general information to students in the course of registration regarding
registration procedures, examination entry points and examinations results and
maintaining updated student’s records.
9.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deal with candidacy counseling

• Participate in developing information packs

• Determine candidacy eligibility

• Participate in preparation of candidates lists, instructions to candidates attendance sheets and invigilation schedules

• Keep and maintain updated students files and other records for various departmental uses.

• Register and attend students inquiries/complains

• Provide linkage between the board and students in registration process

• Communicate general information and logistics to students

• Provide support services to students within the approved framework

• Liaise with the marketing and information communication unit to provide information on students eligibility criterion to sit for the board’s examination levels

• Inform students on learning resources and services provided by the board

• Inform students on training institutions and tuition providers recognized by the board

• Maintain updated inventory of general information to students

• Liaise with students on information to be included in the students news letter

• Administer students general welfares

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his immediate supervisor

9.2.3  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Education Management from a recognized higher learning institution and must be fluent in Kiswahili and English and proficient in computer applications.

9.2.4  REMUNERATION: As per NBAA Salary Scale 8

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 8^th  October, 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.