Standards Officer

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania’s sole standards body, formerly
established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by
the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of
Industry and Trade. The Bureau is looking for suitably, qualified, competent and
committed Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:

1. Standards Officer II (24 Posts)

Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Bsc Degree in; Molecular biology and biotechnology (1), Mechanical
Engineering (3), Textile Technology (2), Agriculture General (1), Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering (2), Nutrition Science (1), Pharmacy (1), Electrical
Engineering (2), Chemistry (1), Animal Science (1), Mining Engineering (2),
Microbiology and Chemistry (1), Environment Occupational Health (1), Civil Engineering
(2), Leather Technology (2), Chemical and Process Engineering (1).

Duties and Responsibilities
Studies standardization systems
Collects essential data for formulation of standards
Drafts standards
Proof reads draft standards
Organizes Technical Committee meetings
Secretary of Technical Committees
May be appointed to conduct quality assurance inspections
Any other duties as may be assigned by Head of Section

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

REMUNERATION
All above vacancies carry an attractive remuneration package in accordance with the
qualifications and experience stated in the specific vacant post.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application
letters attached with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
II. The CV must incorporate contact details including telephone numbers, email
addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses.
III. Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted
IV. Certificates from foreign examination bodies, College or Universities should be
verified by NECTA, NACTE or TCU respectively.
V. Age limit is 35 years for all posts except for Chief Procurement Officer.
VI. All applicants must be ready to work at any station in Tanzania
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VII. The applications should reach the address below on or before 08.06.2015
VIII. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
IX. Applicants who are currently employed in the public service should route their
application letters through their respective employers.
X. The Title and Field applied should be indicated on top of envelop and on the letter
heading.
XI. HAND DELIVERED IS NOT ALLOWED
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Roads, Ubungo
P O Box 9524
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania