Foreign Service Officer (15 Posts) at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Position: Foreign Service Officer (15 Posts)

1.1.1 Duties and Responsibilities

1. To prepare meeting agenda, minutes and records of discussions and provide reports on

International related issues; ii. To participate in several meetings and conferences held within and outside the country, bilateral and multilateral engagements and prepare reports accordingly; iii. To prepare brief and taking notes to be used by the National leaders and Ministry high Officials in several occasions such as bilateral meetings, multilateral forums, interviews etc; iv. To make follow up on International related issues, analyze and advice accordingly;

1. To conduct extensive research on social, political and economic issues and provide recommendations; vi. To keep records on several events with regards to diplomacy and global events; and vii. To perform any duties assigned by Superior.

1.1.2 Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: International Relations, Economics, International Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Political Science, International Business or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

1.1.3 Salary Scale

As per Government Salary Scale.

General Conditions

1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in the Public Service;
2. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention;

• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

1. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
2. 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;
   • Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
   • Birth certificate; vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –
   • Form IV and form VI results slips;
   • Testimonials and all Partial transcripts; vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

• An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;

1. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
2. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
3. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA);

• Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for

Technical Education (NACTE); xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.

• Deadline for application is 31st August, 2023;

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date of interview and; xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action; NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://poajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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