Jobs at Tanzania Forest Services , November , 2015

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/91 20th November, 2015

Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Agency as a semi-autonomous Government Agency was established through Government Notice No. 269 of 30th July 2010. TFS establishment is supported by the Executive Agency Act (Cap. 245) as amended in 2009, the National Forest and Beekeeping Policies adopted in March 1998 and administered through the Forest Act Cap 323 R.E of 2002) and Beekeeping Act Cap 224 R.E of 2002 which provide the legal framework for the management of forests and bee resources.

TFS Headquarters is located in Dar es Salaam at Mpingo House, Ivory Room premises along Nyerere Road. TFS offices outside Dar es Salaam operate in seven zones as follows: Eastern (Kibaha- Kongowe in Pwani Region), Southern (Masasi Town in Mtwara Region) Southern Highlands (Mbeya Municipal in Mbeya Region), Northern (Same Town in Kilimanjaro Region) Western (Tabora Municipal in Tabora Region), Lake (Mwanza Municipal in Mwanza Region) and Central (Dodoma Municipal in Dodoma Region).

The Headquarters is responsible for providing Zonal Offices with technical and professional support, establishing standards, systems and procedures for resources management, utilization, capacity building, coordinating the Agency’s technical services, monitoring and evaluating the performance of field operations. All operational matters of the Agency are handled at the Zones, and that the Headquarters deals with strategic management issues.

1.1 FOREST OFFICER II – RE-ADVERTISED - (29 POSTS)

He/she will be responsible for providing technical support and enforce forest policies and

legislations.

1.1.1 DUTY STATION: TFS ZONES/PLANTATIONS

1.1.2 REPORTING TO: ZONAL/PLANTATION MANAGER

1.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise planting and management of  natural forests and plantations
• Conduct research

• Enforce forest policies and legislation

• Build capacity of staff and stakeholders

• Conduct planning in forest and coordinate collection and analysis of forest products statistics

1.1.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in Forestry from a recognized institution of higher learning. Must have computer knowledge, Ms- Office.

1.1.5  REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

1.2 FOREST ASSISTANT II – RE-ADVERTISED - (35 POSTS)

He/she will be responsible for providing technical support and enforce forest policies and legislations.

1.2.1 DUTY STATION: TFS ZONES/PLANTATIONS

1.2.2 REPORTING TO: ZONAL/PLANTATION MANAGER

1.2.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and good keeping of seeds

• Tend to tree seedlings and management of  tree nurseries

• Manage trees and forests

• Undertake patrols within the forests

• Inspect and grade forest products

• Carry out menstruation in forest

• Carry out forest extension services

• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.

1.2.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Form IV or VI with Certificate or Diploma in Forestry from a recognized institution. Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

1.2.5  REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

1.3 BEEKEEPING ASSISTANT II – RE-ADVERTISED - (10 POSTS)

1.3.1 DUTY STATION: TFS ZONES/PLANTATIONS

1.3.2 REPORTING TO: ZONAL/PLANTATION MANAGER

1.3.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume responsibility for management of bee reserves and apiaries

• Collect beekeeping statistics

• Keep records on beekeeping research work

• Carry out forest extension services

• Manage bee colonies

• Undertake patrols within the forests/bee reserve and apiaries

• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.

1.3.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must have IV or VI with Certificate or diploma in Beekeeping from a recognized institution. Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

1.3.5  REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

1.4 DRIVER II- RE-ADVERTISED - (22 POSTS)

1.4.1 DUTY STATION: TFS ZONES/PLANTATIONS

1.4.2 REPORTING TO: ZONAL/PLANTATION MANAGER

1.4.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the Agency’s vehicles.

• Maintain vehicle logbook and movement records

• Maintain smooth running of vehicles

• Make simple repair of the vehicles

• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and service schedule

1.4.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Form four with passes in three subjects including English. Candidate should has Class *C1 and E* driving license and Trade Test Grade II certificate in Mechanics from a recognized Institution. Must have a three years clean driving record.

1.4.5  REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

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 4th  December, 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

i. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address;

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

(This address can also be found at PSRS Website,  Click

‘Recruitment Portal’)

ii. MUHIMU: KUMBUKA KUWEKA (ATTACH) BARUA YAKO YA MAOMBI. ANUANI YA BARUA HIYO IELEKEZWE KWA KATIBU, OFISI YA RAIS SEKRETARIETI YA AJIRA KATIKA UTUMISHI WA UMMA S.L.P 63100, DAR ES SALAAM.