RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER JOB AT Watumishi Housing Company

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER –ONE POST
a) Duty Station : WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam
b) Reporting to : Senior Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
c) Salary Grade : 6
Records Management Officer will be primarily responsible for management all aspects of the registry functions, which includes both electronic and physical open and confidential registry to support company’s real estate development, fund management and administrative operations.
d) Specific Duties and Responsibilities
i) Maintain appropriate registry system which include both electronic and physical open and confidential registry;
ii) Control receipts and recording of incoming mails/documents;
iii) Retrieve and circulate records/documents and files as may be required by users;
iv) Open and close files as need arises in accordance with the classified system;
v) Analyze, list and arrange records/documents in the respective file racks/cabinets in the registry;
vi) Keep, maintain and make use of the file movement register so as to track files or other records through the adopted tracking system;
vii) Appraise and prepare checklist for dormant records prior to electronic archive; and
viii) Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisors.
e) Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience.
i) Possession of Diploma in Records management, Media Science or Library Science from a recognized institution.
ii) Possession of Bachelor Degree in Records Management, Media Science or Library Science from a recognized institution will be an added Advantage.
iii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application.
iv) Possession of at least three (3) years work experience in the field in a reputable organization.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions are required to have the following attributes:
i) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
ii) Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;
iii) Ability to work in a lean and dynamic team;
iv) Ability to self manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
v) Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.
TENURE AND REMUNERATION
A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Mode of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime
contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and
contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 4th September, 2015.

Only short listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Watumishi Housing Company,
4th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers,
P.O. Box 5119,
Dar es Salaam.