Jobs at Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/ 62 31 July, 2015

The Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre (EASTC), which was established in 1965, is an accredited Higher Learning Institution whose commitment and mandate is to offer training, research and consultancy programmes and services in Official Statistics. As an academic discipline, Official Statistics is collection and processing of data into statistical information which is disseminated to help users who are policy analyst and Decision makers in their national economic and social development programmes

To respond to user demands, EASTC offers courses in Official Statistics at Certificate, Diploma and Degree levels. Currently it is serving eighteen countries (18) from Eastern and Southern Africa, whose statistical manpower demands are increasing year by year. To respond to these manpower demands EASTC has to train more Official Statisticians. EASTC is therefore inviting potential candidates to apply for the following posts at EASTC.

2.1 ASSISTANT LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS- POSTS- 2- (RE-ADVERTISED)

2.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree).
• Prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises.
• Conduct research, seminars and case studies.

• Carry out consultancy and community services under supervision.

• Supervise student’s project.

• Prepare teaching manual.

2.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Mathematics from recognized higher learning institution and must possess a GPA of 3.5 and above at undergraduate level. Teaching experience in a NACTE system will be an added advantage.

2.1.3 REMUNERATION (PHTS 8)
2.2 ASSISTANT LECTURER IN ECONOMIC STATISTICS- POSTS 1
(RE-ADVERTISED)

2.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree).
• Prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises.

• Conduct research, seminars and case studies.
• Carry out consultancy and community services under supervision.

• Supervise student’s project.

• Prepare teaching manual.

2.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Statistics from a recognized higher learning institution and must possess a GPA of 3.5 and above at undergraduate level. Teaching experience in a NACTE system will be an added advantage.

2.2.3 REMUNERATION (PHTS 8)

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 14th  August 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.

All application should be sent through Recruitment Portal with the following address.

http://portal.ajira.go.tz/

(This address can be found also in Public Service Recruitment Secretariat Website ‘Recruitment Portal’)

Note; All applicants are asked to beware of conmen who pose as Public Service Recruitment Secretariat staff and ask for bribes so as to be posted. Please report any incident to PSRS.