INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING MANAGER

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/03                                                        

On behalf of Weights and Measures Agency, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 3 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.

1.0 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY

Weights and Measures Agency is a government institution which is under the ministry of Industry and Trade. Weights and Measures Agency was established under the Executive Agencies Act (Cap.245). The Mandate of WMA is to provide protection to consumers in relation to legal metrological control which includes legal control of measuring instruments, metrological supervision and metrological expertise in trade, health, safety and environment.

INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING MANAGER - 1 POST

1.3.1         DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Advise the Agency on Information, Education, communication and Marketing services;

·  Coordinate preparation and delivery of  public awareness programs;

·    Coordinate preparation of wmas’ articles, brochures, leaflets, exhibitions and newsletters;

·         Develop and implement system of public dialogue;

·         Develop and implement a complaints handling system;

·         Coordinate press briefings;

·         Update wmas’ website;

·         Establish and  maintain the library;

·         Undertake service delivery surveys by collecting stakeholders’/clients’ views on services rendered by WMA.

1.3.2         QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree/Postgraduate Mass Communication, Public

Relations, Marketing or any other related fields from a recognized University/Institution.

·         Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years’ experience in Management or Senior positions.

·         Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with a team.

·         Must be Computer Literate.

1.3.3           REMUNERATION

·         According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9. 

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.        All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, applicants for senior positions who are above 45 years old and are currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

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 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.

x.       Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xi.     Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xii.    Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiii.   Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv.   Deadline for application is 14^th  October, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xv.    Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi.   Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xviii.              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,		UtumishiwaUmma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.