HEAD OF SUPPLIES & STORE UNIT : Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (AUWSA) is a legally established entity responsible for the overall operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Arusha City. It is among of the best Authorities in Tanzania.
The core function of the Authority is to deliver excellent water supply and sanitation services for all categories of customers and stakeholders in Arusha City.
In order to attain its vision and mission, AUWSA is seeking to recruit dynamic, experienced, competent and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts within the Authority's establishment.

HEAD OF SUPPLIES & STORE UNIT:
Appointing Authority: Management Committee.
Reports To: Managing Director.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:
The successful applicant must be / have:
Holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education / Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education from National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Materials Management, Procurement and
Supplies Management, Procurement and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Holder of Master’s Degree in Materials Management, Procurement and
Supplies Management, Procurement and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Must have been Certified as Supplies Professional (CSP) or Certified as
Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP) and must be registered by the
PSPTB as authorized procurement supplies officer
Should have at least eight (8) years of relevant work experience out of which at least two (2) years should be at a senior position.
Employment Terms: Unspecified Period Contract

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To advise the Managing Director on all matters related to supplies and storage.
To supervise stock taking of all materials, movable and immovable fixed assets.
To review, formulate and update changes in supplies policies of the Authority for final decision
To establish effective inventory control and materials management policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations and ensure their implementation.
To verify and inspect goods for quality and quantity upon delivery, issue or during storage.
To supervise and carry out stock counts, stock valuations and establish provisions for obsolete and slow moving items.
To liaise with and compile all procurement requirements of the different departments sections and units
To conduct inspection on the quality of procured items
To conduct performance appraisal to all staff under the Unit.
To ensure adherence to proper procurement practices and procedures
To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director

PACKAGE: 

All above vacancies carry an attractive competitive salary and remuneration package in accordance with the qualifications, required skills and experience stated in specific vacant post and AUWSA's Scheme of Service and Salary Structure. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS: 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application letters attached with certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

The CV must incorporate all contacts telephone numbers, mobile, box numbers, e-mail and physical addresses. 

Form IV and VI result slips are strictly not accepted. 

NECTA, NACTE or TCU. 

Only short-listed candidates (who meet requirements) will be contacted for interview. 

Applicants who will submit fraudulent documents will be subjected to criminal proceedings. 

Applicant who have earlier applied for the post which are currently re- advertised should not submit their application. 

In addition to the qualifications mentioned, the incumbent is expected to possess the following traits: 

Excellent communication skill. 

High integrity and ability to adapt to changes quickly. 

Capacity to work hard, under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 

Ability to work under teamwork spirit, establish and maintain effective working relations with different people and stakeholders. 

Ability to work under minimum supervision. 

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned so as to reach him/her not later than 21 st November, 2016 16:30 HRS 

MANAGING DIRECTOR, 

ARUSHA URBAN WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION AUTHORITY 

P.O.BOX 13600, 

ARUSHA 

Tel: + 2547186, 254 8981, 

Fax: 254 7163, 

E-Mail: md@auwsa.go.tz 

Website: www.auwsa.go.tz