National Examinations Council of Tanzania Jobs - Jan 2015

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) is a Government Agency which is under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. NECTA was established by the Parliamentary Act No. 21 of 1973 to undertake the responsibility of examinations objectives and functions as provided for in the Act. The aim of NECTA is to contribute to national development through a fair, efficient and effective national examinations and educational assessment system that provide high quality stakeholders service through competent and motivated staff.

6.1          PRINCIPAL EXAMINATIONS OFFICER II – (BIOLOGY SUBJECT) - 1 POST - (RE – ADVERTISED).

6.1.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Writes conference papers as may be required from time to time;

·         Writes well researched papers and represents NECTA in local and international examination bodies from time to time;

·         Advises the respective Head of Department or Section on all professional and technical matters pertaining to Examinations designs and development in line with areas of specialty;

·         Conducts pre-testing exercise of examinations items;

·         Moderates examinations items;

·         Proofread examinations items and papers;

·         Review examination formats

·         Writes various reports related to examinations;

·         Prepares various reports related to examinations.

·         Typesetting of examinations paper in respective subject

·         Responsible for maximum confidentiality and security of examinations

·         Supervises marking of examinations administered by NECTA;

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.1.2     QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Master of Science (Education) majoring in Biology.

·         At least (8) eight years working experience in an Education Institution with knowledge in conducting research and evaluation;

·           Must have good computer knowledge.

6.1.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the institution`s salary scale

6.2          PRINCIPAL EXAMINATIONS OFFICER II – (GEOGRAPHY SUBJECT) - 1 POST. (RE

– ADVERTISED).

6.2.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Writes conference papers as may be required from time to time;

·         Writes well researched papers and represents NECTA in local and international examination bodies from time to time;

·         Advises the respective Head of Department or Section on all professional and technical matters pertaining to Examinations designs and development in line with areas of specialty;

·         Conducts pre-testing exercise of examinations items at Teacher Education Level;

·         Moderates Geography examinations items;

·         Proofread examinations items and papers;

·         Review examination formats;

·         Writes various reports related to examinations;

·         Prepares various reports related to examinations;

·         Typesetting of examinations paper in respective subject;

·         Responsible for maximum confidentiality and security of examinations;

·         Supervises marking of examinations administered by NECTA;

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.2.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Master’s Degree in Education major in Geography or equivalent qualification.

·         Eight years working experience in Teaching Education Institution with knowledge in conducting research and evaluation.

·         Must have good computer knowledge.

6.2.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

6.3          SENIOR BINDER II - 1 POST - (RE – ADVERTISED).

6.3.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Trims books to size with power cutting machines;

·         Fabricates covers for books;

·         Embosses designs and tiles on covers and decorates books edges with plain or mixed color;

·         Assembles all printed materials into finished printed products

·         Operates various machines in the finishing section on folding, cutting, stitching, binding of examination, examinations stationery and office stationery;

·         Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

6.3.2     QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         CSEE and Certificate in Graphics Art & Printing, Diploma in Binding Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution

·           At least four years (4) working experience in a related field.

6.3.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the institution`s salary scale

6.4          SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER I - 1 POST- (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.4.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Participate in drawing up of HR plans and strategies in the Institution;

·         Deals with staff welfare matters such as provision of uniforms and protective gears etc;

·         In charge of Insurance issues pertaining to NECTA properties and workman’s compensation/Group Personal Accident;

·         Coordinates the Identification of Human Resources needs such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for inclusion in the Human Resources Plans programs;

·         Interprets Human Resources policies, processes and guidelines to ensure proper implementation and adherence;

·         Deals with verification of bills for Electricity, water, Telephone, Canteen services and office and ground maintenance services;

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors;

6.4.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Bachelor Degree either in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

·         Must have proven ability and experience in operational or strategic Human Resources Management areas for at least seven years

6.4.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

6.5          REGISTRATION OFFICER II - 1 POST (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.5.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Receives and verifies registration forms from Centre and individual candidates;

·         Deals with registration of candidates;

·    Verifies correctness of registration forms, such as entry qualifications for different examinations and payment of fees;

·         Provides total number of candidates for each subjects for examination packing;

·    Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.5.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Degree in Education, Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution must have good computer knowledge.

6.5.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

6.6          PRINCIPAL REGISTRATION ASSISTANT II - 1 POST. (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.6.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Checks and verifies accuracy of subject summaries for each Centre and master summaries for examinations;

·         Keeps and updates examination registration records;

·         Compiles and keeps records of fee defaulters for necessary follow up;

·         Advice the Registrar of Examinations Administration on all matters pertaining of examination registration;

·         Supervises parking of examination papers;

·         Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her superiors;

6.6.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Diploma in Education or equivalent with two principle passes.

·         At least seven years teaching experience.

6.6.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

6.7          REGISTRATION OFFICER II - 3 POST (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.7.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Receives and verifies registration forms from Centre and individual candidates;

·         Deals with registration of candidates;

·    Verifies correctness of registration forms, such as entry qualifications for different examinations and payment of fees;

·         Provides total number of candidates for each subjects for examination packing;

·    Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.7.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Degree in Education, Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution must have good computer knowledge.

6.7.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

6.8          OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II - 1 POST (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.8.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Types all material as directed;

·         Co-ordinates all office needs and requirements;

·         Receives and distributes letters to respective officials;

·         Arrange appointments and attends meeting where necessary and writes minutes;

·         Receive telephone calls and takes messages;

·         Handle travel arrangement on duty for senior officers and other members of the unit/department;

·         Ensure expedient, accurate and clean execution of duties;

·         Ensure that copies of letters are filed in relevant files, types confidential letters, minutes, circulars, certificate charts and stencils;

·         Ensure clines of the office(s);

·         Takes proper care of facilities and equipment under his/her charge;

·         Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.8.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Diploma in Secretarial Studies from recognized Institution and CSEE or ACSEE with principal passes in English and Kiswahili.

·         At least six years working experience in similar roles in a reputable Institution.

6.8.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

6.9          RECEPTIONIST II - 1 POST (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.9.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Receives all visitors to NECTA and directs them to the appropriate officials as may be necessary;

·         Attends all incoming telephone calls and directs them to the right officials;

·         Receives all incoming mail and submits them to secretaries or respective officials;

·         Ensure proper organization of the front office;

·         Maintains register of various activities;

·         Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.9.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         CSEE/ACSEE and a pass in English and Swahili subjects

·         Certificate in front office or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

6.9.3     REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

6.10       SENIOR DRIVER II – 1 POST. (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.10.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Drives NECTA vehicles skillfully;

·         Maintains and Keeps up-to-date log-books;

·         Adhere to maintenance schedules;

·         Keeps motor vehicles in good running conditions and reports faults and defects to head of department;

·         Ensures that valid documents are obtained prior to commencing any journey;

·         Ensure safety and cleanliness of the vehicles at all times;

·         Supervises motor vehicle service and repair;

·         Adheres to maintenance schedules;

·         Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her superiors.

6.10.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         CSEE with Trade Test I and must have a valid Class C Driving License.

·           Working experience of not less than five years without causing accident.

·         Possession of Drivers Certificate from recognized Institution such as NIT or VETA is necessary

6.10.3  REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

6.11      BINDING SUPERVISOR II - 1 POST (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.11.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Operates, sets and runs stitching machines;

·         Operates stitching-cum-trimming machines;

·         Operates paper cutting machines and knives;

·         Undertakes gluing, thread paper wire stitching and perfect binding;

·         Operates various machines in the finishing section on folding, cutting, stitching, binding of examination, examinations stationery and office stationery;

·         Performs the recording of examination papers which have been printed and folded;

·         Packages folded examination papers in boxes ready for centering;

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superior.

6.11.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         CSEE and Certificate in Graphics Art & Printing, Diploma in Binding Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

·         At least seven (5) years working experience in a related field.

6.11.3  REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

6.12      DRIVER II - 4 POSTS (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.12.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Drives NECTA vehicles skillfully;

·         Maintains and keeps up-to-date log-books;

·         Adheres to maintenance schedules;

·         Keeps motor vehicles in good running conditions and reports faults and defects to head of department;

·         Ensures that valid documents are obtained prior to commencing any journey;

·         Ensures safety and cleanliness of the vehicles at all times;

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superior.

6.12.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         CSEE with Trade Test III in motor vehicle maintenance/mechanics or equivalent..

·         Must have a valid class ‘C’ Driving License .

·         At least three (3) years continuous driving experience.

·         Must have a certificate from a recognized driving school.

6.12.3  REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

6.13      PERSONAL SECRETARY I - 2 POSTS (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.13.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Types letters and other documents;

·         Receives visitors, ascertains the nature of their business and relays information to the executive concerned;

·         Maintains a diary of appointments, meetings, occasions for executives and informs/reminds them before and on due date;

·         Handles incoming mails for personal attention of the relevant executive and ensures that information and correspondences are effectively circulated and managed;

·         Prepares and facilitates departmental and other meetings and processes records of the proceedings;

·         Ensures cleanliness of the office(s)

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA assigned by his/her superiors.

6.13.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         CSEE with credit passes in English and Kiswahili and Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution with three years working experience.

6.13.3  REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

6.14      PERSONAL SECRETARY II -1 POST (RE – ADVERTISED)

6.14.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Types letters and other documents;

·         Receives visitors, ascertains the nature of their business and relays information to the executive concerned;

·         Maintains a diary of appointments, meetings, occasions for executives and informs/reminds them before and on due date;

·         Handles incoming mails for personal attention of the relevant executive and ensures that information and correspondences are effectively circulated and managed;

·         Prepares and facilitates departmental and other meetings and processes records of the proceedings;

·         Ensures cleanliness of the office(s)

·         Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA assigned by his/her superiors.

6.15      QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         CSEE with credit passes in English and Kiswahili and Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution

·         At least (2) two years working experience.

6.15.1  REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

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 address 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 Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv.   Dead line for application is 07^th February, 2015 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

xix.   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.