RESEARCH FELLOW TRAINEE AT Institute of Rural Development Planning

The Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) was established as a Corporate Body under the Act of Parliament No. 8 of 1980 as a Higher Learning Institute for providing Training, Research and Consultancy services in the fields of Rural Development Planning.

The Institute invites applications from qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts.

RESEARCH FELLOW TRAINEE - 2 POSTS 

17.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assisting in research and consultancy projects

·         Assisting in tutorial seminars in degree courses when need arises

·         Assist in Preparation and publications of manuals or text books

·         Perform any other duty as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

17.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with at

least a GPA of 3.5

17.2.3 SALARY SCALES: -PHTS 1

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.