Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) Vacancies

[Maxence Melo]

Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a Government Institution under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Centre is responsible for spreading nutrition activities in the country with the objectives of controlling and reducing all forms of malnutrition.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to the Managing Director in matters pertaining to finance, Human Resources and administration;
  
• To co-ordinate the preparation of final accounts and audit of the Centre;
  
• To supervise and approve the Centre’s financial transactions;
• General administration and supervision of staff under his/her directorate;
• Plan and develop human resource at the Centre;
• To promote conducive working environment for Centre’s staff;
• To supervise preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports;
• To supervise the preparation and updating of staff and financial regulations;
• To manage the procurement and supplies function;
• To supervise and co-ordinate income generating activities of the Centre;
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• CPA (T) or equivalent plus Post-graduate training in Human Resource Management OR
  
• Master Degree in Human Resources Management/ Public Administration plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management or its equivalent. He / She should have an experience of not less than eight (8) years in Finance, Human Resources and Administration of which five (5) should be in senior managerial position.

RESEARCH OFFICER I – STATISTICS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate in research and initiate the use of research findings in alleviating nutritional problems;
• To participate in developing research methodologies and application of research findings;
• To perform any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Statistics from a recognized institution. Entry point for Masters Graduates with three (3) years research experience and one (1) publication will be PRSS 13.


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.
- 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
Public Service Recruitment
P. O. Box 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM