Research Officer I (Food And Biotechnology)

SHIRIKA LA.UTAFITI NA MAENDELEO YA VIWANDA TANZANIA
Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization

THE ORGANIZATION

Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO) is a multl-disclplinary research and development organization established by an Act of Parliament No.5 of 1979 and it became operational on 1 st April 1979. Its mandate is to assist the industrial sector of Tanzania by providing technical expertise and support services to upgrade their technology base. As well, carrying out applied research, for the development of suitable technologies, and value addition to indigenous resources through industrial processing.

TIRDO invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post


. RESEARCH OFFICER I (FOOD AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) - 1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop programmes to achieve goals set in the corporate strategic plan
Carry out needs assessment study and give baseline information on a yearly basis and provide report.
Develop two (2) research proposals annually and submit for funding outside the organization.
Implement three (3) approved projects during the year.
Carry out applied research on industrial inputs, raw materials and products with.th~
aim of enhancing productivity and ascertaining quality in industry and disseminate the technologies. . .
Win at least one (1} customer per quarter of a year to increase Institution income.
Disseminate one-project/consultancy findings in one year.
Prepare articles in a form suitable for presentation or publication _
Prepare and submit regular reports on the progress of research projects or services undertaken by you.
Carry out any other duties/assignments given to you by your superiors.


QUALIFICATIONS
A holder of M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology or Biotechnology must possess B.5e. in Microbiology or Molecular Biology with upper second-class honors, Working experience will be an added advantage.


GENERAL CONDITIONS:
i.All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania. Applicants who 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. The title of the position 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.,
iv. Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
v. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV win necessitate to legal action
vi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason shoulq. not apply.
vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
ix. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified byThe Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
x.Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xi. Deadline for application is two weeks after the first appearance of the advertisement

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should send their applications accompanied by full curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates, testimonials and any relevant document together with names and addresses of three referees to the following:
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL,
TANZANIA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (TIRDO), .
P.O Box 23235,
DAR ES SALAAM.
TIRDO is an equal opportunity employer.