Marine Parks and Reserves Authority Jobs - Jan 2015

The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority was established under the Marine Parks and reserve Act Number 29 of 1994, It is Managed by the board of Trustees whose role is to oversee the management and administration of marine parks and reserves to ensure sustainable use of the marine resources. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority currently manages: a.  Dar Marine Reserves - located in Dar es Salaam region. Four marine DSM reserves, Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve Mbudya Island Marine Reserve Pangavini Island Marine Reserve Funguyasini Marine Reserve b. Maziwi Island Marine Reserves - located in Pangani district (Tanga region). c.  Mafia Island Marine Park - located in Coast Region. d.  Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MREMP) located in Mtwara Region. e. Transfrontier Conservation Area encompassing (TFCA) Southern Regions and areas bordering Lake Nyasa in the countries like Malawi and Zambia

3.1 BOATMAN  GRADE II - 1 POST

3.1.1 DUTY STATION: MNAZI BAY RUVUMA ESTUARY MARINE PARK - MTWARA
3.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance of sea going facilities and equipment’s including boat, diving and swimming gears, engine and radio.

• Pilot navigation patrol boats and other sea going vessels.

• Participate in Marine Conservation based operations.

• Day to day patrol activities, including SCUBA diving.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warden In-charge.

3.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Form IV or VI certificate of Secondary education with training certificate of not less than 1 year in fisheries studies or maritime studies or equivalent from a recognized institution and a working experience of not less than 3 years.

3.1.4  SALARY SCALE: PGSS 6

3.1.5 MARINE WARDEN GRADE IV – TOURISM – 1 POST

3.1.6 DUTY STATION:TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK – TANGA

3.1.7 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote marine/wildlife conservation, environmental awareness and cultural sensitivity

• Develop codes of conduct or tourists and tour operators (Regulations and safety).

• Develop interpretative( nature terrestrial and underwater trails and installation of permanent mooring buoys in all marine protected areas, writing policy papers for presentation to the Board of Trustees.

• Ensure that harmonization of public and private sectors; and local community interests are actively pursued so that these key stakeholders on tourism can equitably share their responsibilities and benefits of the tourism trade conducted in marine protected areas.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warden In charge.

3.1.8 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in tourism and anthropology, Masters Degree will be an added advantage.

• Computer literacy

3.1.9  SALARY SCALE: PGSS 9

3.1.10 PARK RANGER GRADE IV – 1 POST

3.1.11 DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM MARINE RESERVES SYSTEMS – DAR ES SALAAM

3.1.12 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for enforcement of Board of Trustee for Marine Parks and Reserves Unit & Reserves regulations.

• Assists in liaison with local communities on enforcement of Marine facilitate patrol logistics.

• Assist in the prosecution process.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Officer In-charge.

3.1.13 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma either in Marine Sciences; Fisheries or Law from a recognized institution or Member from TPDF, at a rank not below second Lieutenants.

3.1.14 SALARY SCALE: PGSS 5

3.1.15 PARK RANGER GRADE IV - 1 POST

3.1.16 DUTY STATION: TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK – TANGA

3.1.17 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for enforcement of Board of Trustee for Marine Parks and Reserves Unit & Reserves regulations.

• Assists in liaison with local communities on enforcement of Marine facilitate patrol logistics.

• Assist in the procecution process.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warden In-charge.

3.1.18 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma either in Marine Sciences; Fisheries or Law from a recognized institution or Member from TPDF, at a rank not below second Lieutenants.

3.1.19 SALARY SCALE: PGSS 5

3.1.20 TECHNICIAN CUM DRIVER GRADE lll –1 POST

3.1.21 DUTY STATION: TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK - TANGA

3.1.22 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform day to day repair and service of office equipment, machinery both electrical and mechanical including vehicles.

• Driving duties, care of vehicles..

• Drive all types of trucks and to keep record of the movement of trucks.

• Handles dispatches

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warden In-charge.


3.1.23 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Form IV certificate of Secondary education

• Driving licence class C of not less than 3 years driving experience without causing any accident.

• Trade Test Grade ll.

3.1.24 SALARY SCALE: PGSS 6

3.1.25 WARDEN IN-CHARGE – 1 POST

3.1.26 DUTY STATION: TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK - TANGA

3.1.27 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• He/She is responsible for planning and oversees the implementation of the Park

• Management Plan, MPR strategic plan, laws and regulation.

• He/She will provide leadership and direction in order to ensure that resources are optimally utilized for maintenance of profitability and will guide part management in achieving the set parks objectives.

• Supervise all staffs through respective Sections/subsections.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Unit Manager.

3.1.28 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor of Science or Post graduate studies in Zoology or Marine Science.

• Experience of not less than 13 years in Marine Resources conservation, 3 of which should have been in Senior Managerial position.

• Computer literacy.

3.1.29 SALARY SCALE: PGSS 20

3.1.30 MARINE CONSERVATION ASSISTANT GRADE IV - 2 POST

3.1.31 DUTY STATION: TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARK - TANGA

3.1.32 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in all Marine Conservation activities

• Keeps records required for Marine Conservation activities.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Superios.

3.1.33 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Form IV certificate with a minimum of six month training in the Police force, National Service, or VI certificate holder in science subjects, preferably with training in Biological studies

3.1.34 SALARY SCALE: PGSS 5

3.2 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY GRADE ll – 1 RE-ADVERTISED

3.2.1 MNAZI BAY-RUVUMA ESTUARY MARINE PARK – MTWARA

3.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform secretarial duties for the Warden In-Charge and other officers; and carry out

• Simple administrative function as well as office cleanliness.

• Types classified and confidential matters

• Receives telephone calls and keeps records of messages

• Receives visitors and arranges for appointments.

• Keeps a record of files.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warden Incharge.


3.2.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Secretarial studies from a recognized institution with typing speed of 50 w.p.m., manuscript and tabulation lll, office practice and secretarial duties ll with shorthand speed of 100 w.p.m

• 6 years of relevant work experience.

• Computer literacy

3.2.4 SALARY SCALE:  PGSS 10

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 16^th January, 2015 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.