Employment at Tropical Pesticides Research Institute

Tropical Pesticides Research Institute (TPRI) dates back to 1945 when it started with
the objective of investigating application of synthetic insecticides for the control of
tropical pests. Since then, the Institute has served under the colonial Government,
the East African Common Services Organization, the defunct East African Community
and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Currently TPRI’s capacity
include pesticide regulation, hygiene and safety; pest management, research and
services including toxicology; pesticide residues in the environment; pesticides
application techniques; food and feeds; sanitary and Phytosanitary control; organic
certification; Biosafety; plant and insect taxonomy as well as documentation of natural
vegetation and insects; and conservation of plant genetic resources. For TPRI to
operate at its peak capacity it requires various inputs including quality of its human
resource. The proposed Scheme of Service for the Institute’s staff provides an
explicit criteria for promotion of scientific and non-Scientific staff, and procedure or
criteria for recruitment and advancement within the Institute’s service.

PERSONAL SECRETARY GRADE II- 1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. May be attached to Head of Department/Division
ii. Type confidential correspondences/letters, manuscripts, reports
and proceedings.
iii. Draft simple letters, handle mail and take dictation
iv. Make travel and hotel arrangements/booking
v. Ensure availability of stationery and other working equipment’s for the
vi. Department/Division.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Form IV certificate with passes in typing speed of 40 w.p.m manuscript and
tabulation stage II secretarial duties and Office Practice stage I plus 80
w.p.m shorthand either in Kiswahili or in English from a recognized
Secretarial Institute. Computer knowledge from a recognized Institution and
certificate in computer programs e.g. Windows, Microsoft office Internet,
E-mail and Publisher. Use of modern office equipment will be a necessary
requirement.
REMUNERATION
Salary Scale PGSS 4

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of

age;

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having

reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone

numbers;

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this

advertisement;

iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

 Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

 Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

 Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

 Birth certificate

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted

 Form IV and form VI results slips

 Testimonials and all Partial transcripts

vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their

application letters through their respective employers;

vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever

reason should not apply;

viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable

contacts;

ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced

level education should be verified by The National Examination Council

of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education 

(NACTE);

x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania

Commission for Universities (TCU);

xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to

indicate;

xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English

and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O.Box 63100, Maktaba

Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.

xiii. Deadline for application is 30 th August, 2017 and;

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

xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to

legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by

using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise

(This address can also be found at PSRS Website, Click

‘Recruitment Portal’)