TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION VACANCIES

TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (TIE)

Tanzania Institute of Education is a Government Institution established by Act No. 13 of 1975 (CAP 142 R.E. 2002) and charged with the responsibility of interpreting Government policy on education into programs aiming to provide quality education at pre-primary, primary, secondary and teacher education levels.

4.1 PLANNING MANAGER – 1 POST – READVERTISED 4.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Heads the Planning Unit

• Advises the Director General on all matters pertaining to corporate planning as well as implementation and evaluation of the Institute’s development plans and programmes ;

• Coordinates implementation of the Institute’s plans and programmes;

• Designs, develops and supervises work systems related to development plans;

• Analyses development opportunities and reviews internal policies, plans and programmes;

• Develops strategies for exploitation of available opportunities with a view to achieving sustainable development;

• Participates in activities meant to develop plans, guidelines and internal circulars

• Analyses and harmonises the Institute’s plans with those of the ministry responsible for education ;

• Prepares periodic reports on implementation of corporate plans and programmes and uses such reports to create a reliable database for planning and development purposes;

• Identifies and recommends development partnerships with various local and foreign institutions;

• Plans and conducts research on institutional development and recommends application of research-based findings to corporate advantage;

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

4.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master degree in Economics, Statistics or equivalent qualifications with at least eight
(8) years of working experience in related. In addition, the candidate must possess
proven knowledge of computer applications.
4.1.3 REMUNERATION – PGSS 21

4.2 SENIOR CURRICULUM COORDINATOR – 2 POSTS – READVERTISED

• Chemistry 1 Post

• English 1 Post



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4.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and develops curriculum for schools and colleges;

• Tries out developed school and college curriculum;

• Assists in providing consultancy services;

• Writes academic papers;

• Supports and liaises with the subject association where it exists

• Designs and conducts training programmes in curriculum studies including in-service courses for tutors and teachers or other stakeholders in the field of specialisation;

• Designs and conducts educational research and evaluation related to the subject of specialization.

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

4.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in Education with specialisation in English or Chemistry with at least three (3) years experience in teaching including designing and delivering training programmes and must have proven knowledge of computer applications. Record of having published educational materials will be an added advantage.

4.2.3 REMUNERATION: PTHS 8-9 (depends on qualifications and experience).


4.3 CURRICULUM COORDINATOR (TECHNICAL EDUCATION) – 1 POST – READVERTISED

4.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and tries out instructional materials.

• Designs and conducts training programmes in curriculum studies including in-service courses for tutors and teachers or other stakeholders in the field of specialisation;

• Participates in research, monitoring and evaluation of curriculum or any other educational activities.

• Participates in the provision of consultancy services in education.

• Writes academic papers and publications.

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

4.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree (Hons) in Education majoring in Engineering OR BSc degree in
Engineering plus formal training in technical teacher education of at least certificate
level from a recognised technical/vocational teacher training college.
• Must have proven knowledge of computer applications.
4.3.3 REMUNERATION PTHS 5-7 (depends on qualifications and experience).
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4.4 CURRICULUM COORDINATOR (PROTOTYPE DESIGN) – 1 POST - RE-ADVERTISED

4.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and develops prototypes of assorted teaching and learning aids for production en-masse.

• Develops and tries out manuals and guides for various teaching and learning aids.

• Designs and conducts training programmes in curriculum studies including in-service courses for tutors and teachers or other stakeholders in the field of specialisation;

• Participates in research, monitoring and evaluation of curriculum or any other educational activities.

• Participates in the provision of consultancy services in education.

• Writes academic papers and publications in the field of specialisation.

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

4.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering plus formal training in technical teacher education of at least certificate level from a recognised technical/vocational teacher training college. The candidate must have proven knowledge of computer applications.

4.4.3 REMUNERATION: PTHS 5-7 (depends on qualifications and experience).


4.5 CURRICULUM COORDINATOR (EDITING AND PUBLISHING) – 1 POST RE-ADVERTISED

4.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines and edits manuscripts to produce quality publications;

• Supervises and controls work performance at different stages of printing;

• Provides guidance on printing work methods, procedures and standards;

• Prepares material requirements and budget estimates of printing works;

• Ensures effective performance of lithographic duties in photo assembly, dark room or plate making sections;

• Specifies and oversees compliance to standards in production of teaching and learning materials including books, syllabi and journals.

• Assists in developing and editing the content of the Institute’s website;

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

4.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree with Education or Social Science plus formal training of at least certificate level in editing and publishing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicant must have at least two (2) years of

working experience in editing and publishing in a reputable publishing/printing company.

4.5.3 REMUNERATION: PTHS 5-7 (depends on qualifications and experience).

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 address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. The title of the position and institution applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
vi. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
viii. Transcripts, Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
xi. 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.
xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Dead line for application is 11th June, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xvii. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.