TMA TANZANIA METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITY JOBS

7.0 TANZANIA METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITY (TMA)

The Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) is under the Ministry of Transport was established by the Executive Agencies Act No 30 of 1997 and was inaugurated as an Executive Agency, on 3rd December 1999. The Agency is mandated to provide meteorological services to the general public, institutions and individual users of tailor made services for maintaining safety and security of people and their properties and support sustainable social economic development.

7.1 METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE - IN-CHARGE REGIONAL OFFICE (ARUSHA)

7.1.1 REPORTS TO: Director Forecasting Services

7.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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• Coordinating Weather and Climate Observations for the Ruvuma Region of responsibility.

• Issuing weather forecasts for the Region.

• Providing local climatological advice and services.

• Providing local agro meteorological forecasts.

• Coordinating observatories in the region and its districts.

• Maintaining communication links with other Offices.

• Ensuring performance/financial targets are met.

7.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

World Meteorological Organisation Certificate (WMO) CLASS II with working experience of ten (10) years working experience in meteorology, five (5) of which must be at a senior management level. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

7.1.4 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the TMA salary’s scale.

7.2 SECURITY GUARD – 5 POSTS (MPANDA, IGERI AND KIBONDO) 7.2.1 REPORTS TO: Director Forecasting Services

7.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guard TMA properties;

• To assist investigation agencies in case of security breaches;

• To check properties taken in and out of the gate against valid documents;

• To report security breaches and suspicious circumstances to Human Resource; • To advice on security matters;

• To keep accurate records of visitors, incoming and outgoing vehicles; • To prepare and submit security report at the end of guard duty;

• To take appropriate action in case of fire and other emerge;

• To prepare and submit security report at the end of guard duty.

7.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Secondary school Certificate with pass in English and Kiswahili. Must have undergone Militia Training, National Service or Basic Police Training course plus at least two (2) years experience as a Security Guard. Knowledge of fire extinguishing and computer literacy will be an added Advantage.

7.2.4 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the TMA salary’s scale.

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.