TANZANIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION JOBS OCT 2013

TANZANIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION (TBC)

The Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) is a Public Service Broadcaster established by Government Order in 2007 and became operational on 1st July, 2007 replacing the then Tanzania Broadcasting Services – Taasisi ya Utangazaji Tanzania (TUT). TUT was established in the year 2002 pursuant to Public Corporation Act No 2 of 1992, Government Notice No 20 of 14th June 2002. TBC is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill in the following vacancies:

28.1 CHIEF EDITOR- (1 POST)

28.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support in the formulation of work programmes pertaining to the delivery of news and current affairs,

• Ensures that news and current affairs are credible, accurate and interesting,

• Provides advisory and technical support in the management of news gathering process – from research, search, story identification, collection/gathering, the writing, editing and compilation of stories,

• Ensures that news reporters, news casters, journalists observe highest level of profession conduct in the execution of their functions,

• Coordinates the professional up-bringing and training of reporters, journalists and producers,

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Director from time to time.

28.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree either in Journalism, Mass communication, Film production or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

• Must have 10 years relevant working experience 3 years of which must be at Senior Managerial Level.

• Computer skills are essential.

28.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - PGSS 19

28.2 ENGINEER  II – (1 POST)

28.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out technical operations, servicing and maintenance of Radio and Television equipments,

• Establishing   and   implementing   preventive   maintenance   plans   for   the

Corporation’s facilities,

• Assist in developing and modifying technical tasks as required and

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.



28.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree (BSc) in Telecommunications/Electronics from a recognised Institution.

• Must be registered as Graduate Engineer by the Engineering Professional Board.

28.2.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - PGSS 11

28.3 PRODUCER  II - (3 POSTS)

28.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in undertakes production of television programmes,

• Assist in production of radio programmes, drama, light entertainment,

• Selection and production of music programmes,

• Assist in production of education development programmes,

• Participate in talk shows/documentaries/magazine, religious programmes, sports etc.

• Scheduling routine programmes.

28.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, TV/Radio/Film Production or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.

• Computer skills are essential.

28.3.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - PGSS 10

28.4 JOURNALIST II -   (1 POST)

28.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers and writes news and stories,

• Writes scripts and continuities and prepares programmes for radio and television products,

• Collects, reports and comments on news and current affairs for broadcasting by radio or television,

• Interviews politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television,

• Writes editorials and selects, revises, arranges and edits submitted articles and other materials for broadcasting on radio or television,

• Writes advertising copy promoting particular products or services,



• Selects, assembles and prepares publicity materials about business or other organizations for being broadcast through radio, television or other media,

• Provides professional and technical support to other junior reporters/journalists and

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

28.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Journalism, Mass Communication, TV/Film Production from a recognized Institution.

• Knowledge in word processing, graphics, photographing, photo-editing and video shooting is an added advantage.

• Computer skills are essential.

28.4.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - PGSS 10

28.5 SENIOR TECHNICIAN II   - (3 POSTS)

28.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out technical operations, servicing and maintenance work,

• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment at his/her workplace,

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and operation of technical equipment,

• Calibrate and align broadcasting equipment and tools,

• Carry out more complex operations and servicing of electronic/electrical equipment in broadcasting house, transmitting station and ENG/EFP van,

• Maintain and service intercommunication systemsand

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

28.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma either in Electronics, Telecommunications, or  Secondary Education
Certificate plus Trade Test I or its equivalent from a recognised Institution
• At least 5 years working experience in a reputable organization.
• Computer skills are essential.
28.5.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - PGSS 8

28.6 DRIVER II   - (2 POSTS)

28.6.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive Corporation’s vehicles towards approved destinations and in accordance with traffic regulations,

• Undertake minor mechanical repairs,

• Take vehicles due for routine maintenance/repair to the appointed service agents,

• Maintain motor vehicle log books,

• Make pre-inspection to the assigned vehicle at all times,

• Ensure that valid documents and permits are acquired prior commencement of any journey,

• Report promptly accidents or incidents involving the vehicles to the relevant authority,

• Ensure that the vehicle assigned to him/her is maintained, serviced regularly and kept clean,

• Maintain a logbook and record all movements as instructed and

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.


28.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate of Secondary Education with passed in Kiswahili and English,

• Must have a valid class C driving licence and Trade Test Grade III from a recognized Institution and

•  At least driving experience of 2 years with accident free record.

28.6.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - POSS 5


28.7 SECURITY GUARD II - (1 POST)

28.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guards TBC properties,

• Checks properties taken in and out of the gate against valid documents, • Reports security breaches and suspicious circumstances,

• Keeps accurate records of visitors and incoming and outgoing vehicles, • Prepares and submit security report at the end of guard duty,

• Takes appropriate action in case of fire and other emergencies,

• Controlling movement of visitors to and from TBC premises with the aim of preventing burglary and theft.

• Controlling the movement of motor vehicles and parking at the TBC compound and

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

28.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• form IV/VI Secondary Education Certificate with pass in English and Kiswahili,

• Training in Military, Police, National service or Fire Fighting skills and must have free criminal record.

28.7.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - POSS 5

28.8 SOUNDMAN II – (1 POST)

28.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recording sound and music on location and in the studio with optimum sound quality and effects,

• Deal with all sound transfers as may be requested by the producer,

• Perform integration of music into the broadcast,

• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of all sound recording devices,

• Ensure optimum quality of sound at recording/dubbing sessions and proper blending of sound effects with music tracks into single cohesive unit and

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

28.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma in Sound Recording or its equivalent from a recognised Institution with
good command of Swahili and English language.
• Computer skills are essential.
28.8.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale - PGSS 5

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 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 and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. 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.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x. 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.

xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv. Dead line for application is 15th October, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx. 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.