Tanzania Trade Development Authority Jobs - 4/13/2015

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/46

Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) was established by Act No. 4 of 2009 with overall objective of Developing and Promoting Trade, both in domestic and foreign markets. Her establishment followed a repeal of the Acts of Parliament No. 15 of 1973 that created the Board of Internal Trade (BIT) which was responsible for Domestic Market Development and the Act of Parliament No.5 of 1978 that established the Board of External Trade (BET) that was responsible for Foreign Market Development. The mandates of the two defunct institutions are now vested on TanTrade which builds on the knowledge and vast experiences accumulated from the past. The TanTrade’s general objective is “To develop concrete activities and programmes that will enable Tanzania to become and remain a strong and competitive trading nation”.

1.1 TRADE POLICY, PLANNING AND FACILITATION MANAGER - (1 POST)

1.2 REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING

1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Head of Trade Policy, Planning and Facilitation Section

• Advice the Director of Research Planning and Capacity Building in formulating research and planning strategies in line with the Authority’s business strategy.

• Manage all departmental plans.

• Provide advice on trade policy management.

• Support efforts to design and implement trade development strategies by initiating advocacy measures to stimulate both domestic and international trade.

• Manage capacity building measures in order to develop and consolidate the capability of local enterprises and other business operators (SMEs) to trade locally and internationally.

• Ensure coherence and complementarities between trade policy and other development policies.

• Supervision of all SME development and capacity building programs of TanTrade.

• Provide key role in preparation of Strategic Plan and annual plans

• Monitor progress against objectives, plans and key milestones and reports accordingly.

• Manage economic data collection and analysis.

• Provide key role in managing the general Planning sub-system of the Planning Section.

• Manage preparation of position papers and policy briefs.


• Manage initiative of advising the Government on when to initiate safeguard action as per relevant WTO trade remedies and on the management of the trade remedies scheme.

• Manage provision of consultancy services related to sourcing of imports which are beneficial to Tanzania in terms of BoP, Product standards and value for money.

• Manage activities of advising Government on issues of national interest on international trade negotiations at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.

• Manage TanTrade initiatives of advising the Government on the integration of multilateral trade rules at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.

• Represent TanTrade in Trade Negotiations and other forums.

• To recommend policy proposals, plans of action and programs on general trade issues, particularly trade liberalization and trade policy review to the Government.

• Monitor TanTrade development programmes and provision of essential assistance where and when required.

• Oversee the planning and execution of special research events which are in line with TanTrade’s strategic plan.

• Measure and monitor progress towards the achievement of country programme goals, advising on re-orientation and corrective action where necessary.

• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of integrated programmes for the country. And

• Prepare regular and annual reports on progress related to research and development activities

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by superior.

1.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree either in Economics, Business Administration, Economic Policy

Management, International Trade or Business Administration (Corporate Management) from a recognized Institution.

• At least seven (7) years proven working experience in a senior position in a reputable organization handling trade policy, planning, research and trade facilitation matters.

• Computer literacy

1.5 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 10

1.7 PROMOTIONAL SERVICES MANAGER - (1 POST)

1.8 REPORT TO DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONAL SERVICES

1.9 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the planning, coordination and administration of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair and other exhibitions.

• Manage coordination of outgoing and incoming trade missions.

• Manage coordination of promotion activities of Trade Fairs and exhibitions support organized by the Authority

• Manage issuing of permit to exhibitions organizers.

• Keep abreast of current and future client demands, world trade situation and activities within the country, and provide up-to-date relevant information to exhibitors.

• Participate in the development of new technical cooperation approaches, in line with changing customer needs, specifically geared towards the needs of the business community, Trade Support Institutions (TSIs) and enterprises.

• Advice business community on upcoming events (trade fairs, conferences, seminars, trade missions, etc.), and suggested next steps, to assist them to take full advantage of business opportunities.

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by superior.

1.10 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, International Trade, International Business, International Marketing, Business Administration (Corporate Management), Economics or equivalent from a recognized Institution.

• At least seven (7) years working experience in a senior position. Experience on event organization is added advantages.
• Computer literacy

1.11 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 10

1.12 CHIEF ACCOUNTANT - (1 POST)

1.13 REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Director of Finance and Administration in providing financial information whenever required.

• Assist the Director of Finance and Administration in handling investment projects of the Authority

• Prepare Final accounts, budget and budget controls.

• Direct implementation of accounting functions by ensuring collection, classification, recording and reconciliation of accounting data.

• Prepare in accordance with accepted accounting principles, the consolidated annual accounts of the Authority

• Initiate and recommend improvements in accounting system.

• Manage the internal accounting and record keeping work for the Authority

• Prepare statutory statements of the Authority.

• Ensure remittance and returns to the Government are made timely.

• Provide adequate information for external audit that will safeguard the assets of the organization, check the accuracy and reliability of accounting data and encourage adherence to prescribed accounting policies.

• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the superior

1.14 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree either in Finance, Financial Management, Corporate Finance or Business Administration (Corporate Management)

• At least seven (7) years relevant working experience, and must be a holder of CPA (T), ACCA or its equivalent qualifications. Must be registered with NBAA.
• Computer literacy

1.15 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 10

1.16 CORPORATE SECRETARY - (1 POST)

1.17 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head of the Legal Unit

• Ensure the implementation of the most appropriate standards of Corporate Governance.

• Ensure that the Authority’s properties and interests are properly insured with reputable insurance companies that are dully registered under the Insurance Act.

• Ensure that litigations and arbitrations are duly attended to without undue delay and in a cost effective manner.

• Ensure proper custody of the Authority’s Seal and legal documents related to the operations of the Authority i.e. Insurance Policies, Contract Documents and deeds, Minutes and Register of Licenses, title deeds, Memorandum of Understanding and any other related documents.

• Keep abreast with any new changes in Law that apply to the Authority’s operations and Programmes.

• Liaison with Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and other Institutions involved in legal matters.

• Networking with the Attorney General’s Office, Law Reform Commission,

Tanganyika Law Society and other related bodies.

• Draft all legal documents, regulations, briefs, orders, resolutions, and/all directions required to be issued by the Authority in accordance with its Establishment Act or any other Acts.

• Interpret, review and update various legal documents such as regulations, orders, Powers of Attorney, etc. issued by the Authority or on behalf of the Authority under its Establishment Act or for the interest of the Authority.

• Advise the Board of Directors and Management on legal matters and law generally.

• Provide legal interpretation and legal opinions/advice.

• Custodian of Board Papers, resolutions and advice the Director General on the implementation of Board’s Resolutions.

• File the resolutions accordingly.

• Ensure the Authority’s legal profile is maintained.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General

1.18 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized Institution.

• Should be registered with the High Court of Tanzania as an advocate.

• Knowledge on research and research findings interpretations.

• Interest and experience in Business Law.

• Masters Degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.

• At least eight (8) years proven working experience in Law, five (5) of which in a

senior  position in a reputable organization.

• Computer literacy

1.19 LEGAL OFFICER II - (1 POST)

1.20 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in making follow up on the Authority cases in courts of law, tribunals and

Advocates’ Chambers and keep records of all pending cases.

• Assist the Supervisor in drafting and filing legal documents.

• Liaise with law firms instructed to represent the Authority in various legal matters.

• Assist in conducting research on cases and preparing submissions to courts and tribunals.

• Assist in advising on all claims with potential to be subject of litigation by or against the Authority.

• Assist in preparing weekly case lists and submitting the same to superiors.

• Assist in reviewing administrative disciplinary cases as delegated by the Supervisor.

• Assist in preparing witnesses and documentary evidence in respect of cases scheduled for hearing.

• Assist in drafting final submissions.

• Assist in maintaining court files and other legal documents for reference.

• Attend to matters filed at the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration and at the Labour Court.

• Assist in conducting search for document and information from relevant institutions.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

1.21 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

•  Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from Accredited University

• Graduate from School of Law/ successfully completed internship • Computer literacy

•  Fluent in Swahili and English both spoken and written


1.22 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 5

1.23 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER II - (1 POST)

1.24 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in analyzing designing and implementation of applications systems for the Authority

• Assist in providing technical advice on all issues concerning information technology.

• Assist in providing technical support to staff in all system software’s, which include operating systems, application software packages

• Assist in managing organization network security and security of the system.

• Assist in performing database tuning and performance monitoring system,

• Assist in providing advice to applications’ users on the effective use of application packages,

• Perform administration of workstations to the local area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).

• Troubleshoot on hardware, software and network connectivity problems,

• Perform any other duties relevant to the scope of work as may be assigned by the superior

1.25 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree either in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Engineering from a recognized institution.


1.26 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 5

1.27 PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES OFFICER II (1 POST)

1.28 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in conducting physical stock-taking

• Check and count goods received and arranges for their physical placement (i.e. location and binning).

• Maintain and check tally bin cards.

• Extract stocks for issuance.

• Receive and issue goods.

• Prepare invoice/bills.


• Determine stores needs and places orders promptly. • Monitor the Safety of Stores.

•  Perform any other related duties as assigned by the superior

1.29 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement and Supplies/ Materials Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized learning institution. Must be Computer literate.

1.30 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Scheme of Service: TTSS 5

1.31 PRINCIPAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (1 POST)

1.32 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall in charge of the Public Relations Unit

• Enhance and maintain a good corporate image of the Authority with regard to trade development.

• Build, manage and maintain media relations with the government and its ministries, agencies, institutions and customers.

• Keep the general public informed of all relevant events and developments with regards to the Authority’s activities and programs.

• Recommend new or amend procedures for obtaining and reporting information in areas where, either inadequate or not available in accordance with the needs of the Authority.

• Prepare and carrying out effective programs of public relations with particular attention to different policies.

• Coordinate and prepare market promotional materials/advertisements within and outside the country.

• Prepare various publications such as press releases of the Authority.

• Prepare press conferences and meetings

• Examine and verify public opinions and advise on corrective measures


1.33 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree either in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or Foreign Languages from an accredited learning institution

• Fluent in Swahili and English languages.


• Ability to communicate in French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic will be added advantage.

• Computer literacy

• At least six (6) years proven relevant working experience in the relevant field from a reputable organization.


1.34 REMUNERATION

According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 9

1.35 PRINCIPAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER - (1 POST)

1.36 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate Installation, configuration and activation of new technology and communication services;

• Assist in Initiating hardware and software procurement needs and maintenance;

• Advise on proper security of equipment and data by ensuring that equipment and systems are well secured;

• Maintain and update website and implement various web application programs;

• Coordinate development and maintenance of the Agency central Database.

• Encourage introduction of new information and communication technologies services.

• Test, approve inspect installation of equipment in the Organisation.

• Manages and ensure connectivity with telecentres in zone offices.

• Provide proposal for disposal of IT assets.

• Providing technical support to staff in all systems software,

• Manage the Authority’s online and offline information systems and resources.

• Liaise with other institutions on IT development issues.

• Supervise junior staff in IT Section.

• Perform any other duties relevant to the scope of work as may be assigned by the superior

1.37 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree either in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Engineering from a recognized institution.

• At least six (6) years proven relevant working experience in in the relevant field from a reputable organization.


1.38 REMUNERATION
• According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 9

1.39 SENIOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT- (1 POST)

1.40 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain up-to-date register of files and file index books,

• Give file numbers to file searchers.

• Review pending correspondence and listing files required for filling.

• Sort outgoing correspondence in accordance with instructions or established means of dispatch and checks dates and signature.

• Assemble flimsy copies and files them for consultation to listed officers,

• Weed out inactive files i.e. old closed volumes, files with torn covers etc.

• Check files in the cabinet/rack periodically to ensure proper order and neatness.

• Draft acknowledgement letters on matters related to mail clearing.

• Supervise junior staff.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by superior.

1.41 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate either in Records Management, or Archive Administration from a recognized institution.

• Must be Computer literate.

• At least four (4) years working experience in the relevant field from a reputable organization.

1.42 REMUNERATION
• According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 4

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. 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.

v. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vi. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.


vii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

viii. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

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 30th 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 30 April, 2015

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

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