SUMATRA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a Government Regulatory Authority established by the SUMATRA Act No. 9 of 2001. SUMATRA’s role is to regulate, promote and facilitate availability of efficient, safe, quality, reliable and economic transport services in the Surface and Marine Transport sub-sectors through competition and fair trade practices.

The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and it plans to strengthen its regulatory services by recruiting qualified, competent, dynamic and self-motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions:


1.0 MANAGER, LEGAL SERVICES (Headquarters) - 1 Post


The Manager Legal Services reports to the Director, Legal Services



1.1 Duties and Responsibilities



· To assist and advise the Director, Legal Services on Board matters and the Authority’s legal issues;

· To take custody of all institutional documentation and information;

· To act as Secretary to Management Meetings;

· To review periodically surface and marine transport regulations;

· To assist in all litigation matters of the Authority;

· To liaise with the Consumer Consultative Council and provide secretariat services as and when required;

· To facilitate the internal processes of review and appeals procedure;

· To assist in preparation of agreements, regulations and rules;

· To carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to

time.



1.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· University Master Degree in Law (LLM), Business Administration, Transport Management or its equivalent;

· Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/institution and should be registered as advocate of the High Court; and

· Ten (10) years of work experience, three years of which must be at high managerial position in a reputable institution.

· Experience in drafting of regulations shall be an added advantage


2.0 FINANCE MANAGER (Headquarters) - 1 Post



The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Corporate Affairs.



2.1 Duties and Responsibilities



· To assist and advise the Director of Corporate Affairs on all financial management and accounting matters;

· To supervise all financial and accounting operations and maintain proper books of account in accordance with current accounting conventions and legal requirements;

· To coordinate preparation of annual operating and capital expenditure budgets;

· To monitor budget performance and ensure that expenditure conform to budgetary allocations;

· To prepare periodic Financial Statements and review the Authority’s Significant Accounting Policies;

· To ensure that Financial Policies, Financial Regulations, Accounting Manual and Procedures are in place and are adhered to safeguarding the Agency’s assets;

· To conduct periodic reviews and revisions of Accounting Manual and Procedures;

· To develop individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior;

· To conduct open performance review and appraisal of subordinates and give feedback; and

· To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.



2.3 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· Holder of CPA (T) or equivalent qualification and registered with NBAA under “Associate” category;

· University Postgraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or its equivalent;

· Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent;

· Working experience with an Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) – EPICOR Accounting Package is an added advantage;

· Ten (10) years of work experience, three years which must be a high managerial position in a reputable institution.





3.0 MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION (Headquarters) - 1 Post



The Manager Human Resources & Administration will report to the Director of Corporate Affairs.



3.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To assist and advise the Director of Corporate Affairs on Management processes and the general administration of the Authority;

· To plan and Co-ordinate human resource management and all administrative services of the Authority;

· To prepare human resources management and development plans for SUMATRA employees;

· To coordinate staff performance appraisal;

· To establish systems and procedures for the effective and efficient administration of the Authority;

· To coordinated preparation of the Authority’s training plan its implementation;

· To manage employees’ welfare;

· To coordinate estate matters and establish effective fleet management;

· To represent the Authority to the Commission of Mediation and Arbitration;

· To develop individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior;

· To conduct open performance review and appraisal of subordinates and give feedback; and

· Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.



3.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· University Postgraduate Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Sociology or equivalent;

· Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Sociology or equivalent;

· Working experience with any Payroll and Human Resource Management systems will be an added advantage;

· Ten (10)years of work experience, three years which must be a high managerial position in a reputable institution;

· Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Mediation and Arbitration will be an added advantage.



4.0 MANAGER ROAD TECHNICAL, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION (Headquarters) - 1 Post



The Manager Road Technical, Safety & Environmental Regulation will report to the Director of Road Transport Regulation.



4.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To assist and advise the Director of Road Transport Regulation on all matters related to road technical, safety and environmental regulation;

· To supervise the development of technical, safety and environmental regulations and standards;

· To supervise the enforcement of equipment by instituting mandatory vehicle inspections and other means;

· To supervise development of technical, safety and environmental protection regulations;

· To supervise the development of standards for quality passenger services;

· To supervise accident investigations in collaboration with other stakeholders;

· To contribute to the strategic, business planning and budgeting process of the Authority;

· To supervise the individual setting of objectives/targets and performance standards process as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior;

· To supervise the conduct of the open performance review and appraisal process of subordinates and provide feedback as appropriate; and

· To perform any other duty as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.



4.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· University Postgraduate Degree in Automobile, Mechanical Engineering Transport Engineering or equivalent;

· Bachelors Degree in Automobile, Mechanical Engineering Transport Engineering or equivalent; and

· Ten (10) years of work experience, three years which must be a high managerial position in a reputable institution.


5.0 ACCOUNTS OFFICER II (Headquarters, Kigoma, Kagera and Iringa) - 4 Posts



The Accounts Officer II reports to the Finance Manager.



5.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To prepare annual operating expenditure and revenue budgets;

· To check the correctness of claims and verify payments;

· To ensure that expenditures fall within the budget limits;

· To ensure that revenue collected is properly receipted and banked;

· To participate in periodic stock-taking exercise;

· To prepare bank reconciliations for both expenditure and revenue accounts;

· To process monthly payroll and verify payroll results;

· To reconcile trade debtors’ accounts;

· To extract and review aged receivables report and recommend recovery measures;

· To develop individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior;

· To perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.



5.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Finance from a reputable university/Institute;

· Successful completion of Module C&D of NBAA (Intermediate Stage), NBAA Professional Level II or its equivalent.





6.0 ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II (Mara and Rukwa) - 2 Posts

The Accounts technician II will reports to the Principal Accounts Officer.



6.1 Duties and Responsibilities



· To ensure all over-the-counter cash/cheques collections are receipted and banked intact on the collection day or the following working day;

· To bank all cash collected intact on the collection day or the following working day;

· To maintain petty cash Imprest;

· To Generate payments and write/print cheques in expenditure accounting system;

· To dispatch cheques to banks, staff and suppliers and maintain cheque register;

· To Collect bank statements, bank Pay-in slips and other documents from banks; and ensure that all the accounting documents in the section are properly filed;

· To assist in writing books of accounts; and do data entry/capture information in accounting systems;

· To develop individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior.

· To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager.



6.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· ATEC II qualification, NABOCE, NABE, Higher Government Accounting or its equivalent.

· Knowledge in a specific Accounting packages is an added advantage





7.0 PERFORMANCE AUDITOR II (Information Systems Auditor), (Headquarters) - 1 Post



The Performance Auditor II reports to Manager of Performance Audit.



7.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To assist superior in preparation of audit programmes;

· To audit ICT activities including general computer controls, systems and data security;

· To review ICT processes and operational systems across the Authority for efficiency, effectiveness and adequacy of controls;

· To participate in execution of other audit programmes;

· To prepare audit reports based on the audit findings;

· To carry out special checks and investigations;

· To prepare progress reports of special audits carried out;

· To perform any other duties assigned by the Manager of Performance Audit.



7.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· Holder of University degree in Accounting/Finance, Advanced Diploma in Accounting/Finance, NBAA Intermediate Stage (both Modules C & D), NBAA Professional Level II or its equivalent; OR Holder of University degree in Computer Science, ICT or equivalent qualification with experience as ICT systems auditor;

· Possession of CISA or CIA is an added advantage.


8.0 LEGAL OFFICE II (Headquarters) - 1 Post



The Legal officer II reports to Manager Legal Services.



8.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To formulate and evolve legal defense and prosecution strategies for cases in which the Authority has interest;

· To give legal opinion as required by superiors from time to time;

· To carry out indexing and filing of relevant Government notices, regulations and legal documents, ensuring their safe keeping;

· To compile evidence relevant to court cases involving the Authority;

· To draft prescribed legal documents and forms;

· To attend to the registration of all legal documents and probate matters;

· To perform any other duties assigned by the Manager of Legal Services.



8.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB), from a recognized University/institution;

· Registered advocate is an added advantage.



9.0 ROAD LICENSING AND MONITORING OFFICER II (Shinyanga, Ruvuma and Singida)

- 3 Posts



The Road Licensing and Monitoring Officer II will reports to Manager Road Licensing and Monitoring.



9.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To register and license vehicles;

· To evaluate the scope of services to be rendered;

· To conduct reviews/surveys in order to assess the supply and demand for cargo and passenger services;

· To keep proper and up to date record of data/information of the road services providers with a view to providing technical inputs for regulation of tariff, fares and setting maximum levels of same;

· To keep proper record of timetable for passenger vehicles and ensuring that they are adhered to;

· To evolve codes of conduct for the road service providers and consumers; and set enforcement mechanisms including penalties for defaulters;

· To constantly monitor activities of road service providers with a view to appraising Management on their performance.

· To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.



9.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· University degree or Advanced Diploma in Transport Management, Economics, Commerce or Marketing from a reputable university/Institute.





10.0 MARITIME WATCH OFFICER II (MRCC – Dar es Salaam) - 1 Post



The Maritime Watch Officer II will reports to Manager Navigation, Safety, Security and Marine Environment.



10.1 Duties and Responsibilities



· To receive and handle messages through the Global Maritime Distress System (GMDSS) and other equipment at the MRCC;

· To monitor performance of equipment at the MRCC;

· To plot navigational positions on charts;

· To timely report faults in respect of the MRCC equipment;

· To keep records of messages received through the MRCC and the action taken;

· To handle messages received through the National LRIT Data Centre and action taken;

· To assist in activities for the coordination of the national of oil pollution preparedness and response;

· To assist in the coordination activities for the national maritime search and rescue (SAR) services;

· To ensure that individual objectives/targets and performance standards are developed as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior;

· To perform any other relevant duties assigned from time to time by the supervisor.



10.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:

· University Degree in Computer Science and Information, Telecommunication Engineering or Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, Maritime Transportation or Master on ships up to 3000 GT (STCW Regulation II/2).


11.0 FLAG & PORT STATE CONTROL OFFICER I (Rukwa & Kigoma) - 2 Posts



The Flag & Port State Control Officer I reports to Manager Marine Registration, Survey & Control



11.1 Duties and Responsibilities



· To support the survey and marking of vessels before registration or licensing;

· To make arrangements pertaining to registration, licensing, mortgages and liens and any other matters relating to the registration or licensing of vessels;

· To maintain central records of ships registered of licensed vessels and monitor the registration or licensing trends;

· To monitor the implementation of safety standards by vessels;

· To prepare individual objectives/targets and performance standards are developed as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior; and

· To perform any other relevant duties assigned from time to time by the supervisor.



11.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Master on a ships up to 3000GT (STCW regulation II/2) or Chief Engineer Officer on ships up to 3000kW propulsion power (STCW regulation III/3).

· He/she must have a good communication, interpersonal and ICT Applications

· Three (3) years of working experience in related field.







12.0 DRIVER II - (Headquarters, Arusha, Kilimanjaro Morogoro, Mara, Mtwara) - 6 Posts



Driver II reports to Administrative Officer/Regional Officer In-Charge.



12.1 Duties and Responsibilities:



· To drive Authority vehicles as assigned by supervisor and complies with state traffic laws;

· To make pre vehicle inspection to the assigned vehicle prior traveling and perform routine service to his vehicle;

· To keep record of vehicle movements, fuel, tyre and distance covered in logbook;

· To report vehicle mechanical defects discovered and physical damage to the Supervisor;

· To ensure that the vehicle entrusted to him/her has a valid insurance cover;

· To deliver documents as per delivery order and supervisor’s instructions;

· To keep records of documents delivered to customers;

· To perform any other duties as might be assigned by Manager Human Resources and Administration.



12.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· Holders of National Form IV Examination Certificate;

· Class C Driving License;

· Trade Test Grade III or advanced drivers certificate grade III from a recognized institution.



13.0 RECEPTIONIST I (Headquarters) - 1 Post



Receptionist I reports to Administrative Officer



13.1 Duties and Responsibilities



· To operate telephone Switch Board;

· To receive and direct visitors;

· To receive callers and directs callers to destination;

· To obtains caller's name and arranges for appointment with person called upon;

· To answer enquiries coming from clients;

· Prepares and maintains subscribers' records;

· To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.



13.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:



· Holders of National Form IV Examination Certificate with passes in Kiswahili and English or Certificate of Receptionist from recognize institution or equivalent qualification.

· Three (3) years of working experience in related field.

· Working Knowledge of ICT applications is an added advantage.





14.0 Candidates’ Attributes for the Vacant Positions to be filled:



All Candidates must:

§ Demonstrate highest degree of integrity;

§ Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;

§ Be self driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;

§ Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines;

§ Possess basic knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application, such as; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc.



TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT



Successful candidates will be employed on the following terms:

· Managers will be on Five Years Employment Contract including six months of probation, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

· Other positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable Terms including six months of probation.



REMUNERATION:



Attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.



MODE OF APPLICATION:



Applications accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and contacts of three Referees should be submitted to the address below, not later than 13th January, 2012.

Applications with statement/Provisional results will not be considered thus need not to apply.



Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.



DIRECTOR GENERAL,

SUMATRA HEADQUARTERS,

MAWASILIANO HOUSE,

A. H. MWANYI RD/NKOMO ST.

P. O. BOX 3093,

DAR ES SALAAM.



Tel. No: 255 22 2197501/2

Fax No: 255 22 2116697

E-Mail: info@sumatra.or.tz

Website: www.sumatra.or.tz