THE
UNITED REPUBLIC OFTANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S
OFFICE
PUBLIC
SERVICERECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref.No.JA.9/259/01/A/143
16th
August, 2022
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
On
behalf of Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA), Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill
(35) vacant posts mentioned below;
1.0 AGRICULTURAL
SEED AGENCY (ASA)
Agricultural
Seeds Agency (ASA) was established under the Executive Agencies Act [Cap.245
R.E. 2002]. The Agency was launched in June 2006 as a semi-autonomous body
under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives. The Agency
took over the responsibilities that were performed by the Seed Unit of the
Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives. The aim of establishing
ASA is to ensure high quality agricultural seeds are available to farmers at
affordable price.
The
key functions of the Agency include, expanding seed production and distribution
networks so as to facilitate seed accessibility by farmers, promotion of
increased private sector participation in the seed industry development through
establishment of publicprivate partnerships or joint ventures in seed production
and distribution, promotion of increased demand of certified seed by farmers
and strengthening research capacities for breeding and producing varieties that
address farmers’ specific demands.
1.1 AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER II (5 – POSTS)
1.1.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare development plans,
proposals and designs for new and improved workshop facilities;
i. To implement Workshop development
programs;
ii. To design machine, plant or specialized
plant for special purpose, equipment and plant modifications, and other items;
iii. To prepare requisitions for procurement
and replacement, overhaul, utilization and arrangement of the plant, equipment
and Workshop tools;
iv. To conduct capacity building, manpower
development and training;
v. To prepare and submit monthly,
quarterly and annual performance reports; and
vi. To perform any other related duties as
may be assigned by Supervisor.
1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Agricultural Engineering,
Agricultural
Engineering and Mechanization, Mechanical Engineering, Irrigation Engineering,
Water Resources Engineering or equivalent qualifications from
Institution/University recognized by the Government. The candidate must be
registered by ERB as Graduate Engineer.
1.1.3
SALARY SCALE – ASASS 5
1.2
MARKETING OFFICER II (3 – POSTS)
1.2.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To carry out data collection, data
processing and maintain comprehensive market information data base on ASA
sales;
ii. To review and analyse marketing
information;
iii. To search for market information related
to ASA products;
iv. To disseminate ASA posters, flyers and
other promotional materials;
v. To conduct ASA promotion campaigns; and
vi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor
1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Marketing, Agricultural
Economics, Entrepreneurship, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in
(Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Entrepreneurship) or equivalent qualifications
from Institution/University recognized by the Government.
1.2.3
SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
1.3
ECONOMIST II (2 – POSTS)
1.3.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare budget and work plan for
ASA;
ii. To conduct research on opportunities of
economic policy matters;
iii. To develop methodologies for data
collection on various aspects of ASA operational programs;
iv. To participate in preparation of ASA
Action Plans;
v. To coordinate and comment on the trend
of ASA recurrent expenditures; and
vi. To perform any other related duties as
may be assigned by supervisor.
1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Economics, Agricultural
Economics and Agribusiness, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and
Finance or equivalent qualifications from Institution/University recognized by
the Government.
1.3.3
SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
1.4
DRIVERS (7 – POSTS)
1.4.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To drive ASA vehicles skilfully.
ii. To maintain and keep up-to-date
log-books. iii. To adhere to maintenance schedules.
iv. To keep motor vehicle in good running
conditions and reports immediately faults and defects to Transport officer.
v. To undertake minor repairs when
necessary.
vi. To ensure that valid documents are
obtained prior to commencing any journey.
vii. To ensure safety and cleanliness of the
vehicle at all times. viii. To take care of the vehicle assigned to him/her by
carrying out standard checks.
ix. To check validity of relevant documents
such as insurance, TLB, paying fees and reports the same to the Transport
Officer for necessary action.
x. To perform messenger Duties and
Responsibilities such as dispatching documents/letters, collecting mail,
photocopying of documents
xi. To perform any other related duties as
may be assigned by Supervisor.
1.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Certificate Secondary School Education having a valid Driving License Class
C or E and Basic Driving Course from Institution recognized by the Government
plus driving experience of at least one (1) year without causing accidents.
Possession of Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Motor Vehicle
Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
1.4.3 SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
1.5
INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER II (I – POST)
1.5.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To participate in preparation of Audit
engage programme;
ii. To participate on preliminary survey
process;
iii. To participate to conduct ordinary Audit
and special Audit;
iv. To collect and review Internal Audit
findings;
v. To make a Follow-up on implementation
of Audit recommendation; and
vi. To perform any other duties as may be
assigned by superior.
1.5.2
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Accountancy
or Finance or equivalent qualifications from Institution/University recognized
by the Government or Intermediate Certificate (Module D) offered by NBAA.
1.5.3
SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
1.6
RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II (4 – POSTS)
1.6.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To open new files and indexes cards as
directed by the Supervisor;
ii. To maintain an up-to-date register of
Office files;
iii. To file correspondence into the
appropriate files and cross references;
iv. To copy correspondence to relevant files
and attaches them whenever deemed necessary;
v. To review pending correspondence and
lists files required for filing,
vi. To maintain up-to-date file index books;
and
vii. To perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Supervisor
1.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) plus Certificate (NTA
Level 5) in one of the following fields:
Records Management, Archives Management, Archive and Documentation,
Records and Information Management or equivalent qualifications from
Institution/University recognized by the Government.
1.6.3 SALARY SCALE – ASASS 3
1.7
PROCUREMENT OFFICER II (1 – POST)
1.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.
To receive and issue vouchers, delivery notes and invoices ii. To prepare
purchase requisitions/orders upon approval by his/her supervisor iii. To assist
in receiving and issuing goods to users;
iv. To assist in the preparation of the
Goods Received Notes (GRN);
v. To assist in maintaining stock controls
and accounts;
vi. To arrange stock and inventories in a
store;
vii. To assist in the analysis of purchasing
equipment and undertakes subsequent purchasing process of approved
requisitions;
viii. To perform any other related duties as may
be assigned by Supervisor.
1.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
Procurement and Supplies Management, Material Management, Business
Administration majoring in Procurement and Logistics Management, Logistics
Management or equivalent qualifications from Institution/University recognized
by the Government and must be registered by Procurement and Supplies
Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB) as Graduate Procurement and Supplies
Professional.
1.7.3 SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
1.8
SUPPLIES OFFICER II (1 – POST)
1.8.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist supervision of stock taking
ii. To assist in receiving and issuing
materials. iii. To assist in
making follow ups on storing, and distribution of all stock items.
iv. To assist in receiving and issuing
stores, processing stores requisitions, order expedition, inventory and stock
replenishment.
v. To assist in maintaining a location
index system in the store.
vi. To assist in managing and archive
records of the procurement and disposal process.
vii. To assist in maintaining and update
inventory of goods, supplies and materials.
viii. To assist in maintaining records for each
local purchase order. ix. To assist in
following up of Supplier contracts and ensuring that are honored.
x. To maintain store records.
xi. To collect relevant data for the
computation of stock order points and economic quantity levels.
xii. To perform any other related duties as
may be assigned by Supervisor
1.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of a Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
Procurement and Supplies Management, Materials Management, Commerce or Business
Administration majoring in Procurement and Supplies Management, Logistics
Management or equivalent qualifications from Institution/University recognized
by the Government and MUST be registered by the Procurement and
Supplies
Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB) as a Graduate Procurement and
Supplies Professional.
1.8.3 SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
1.9
ASSISTANT SUPPLIES OFFICER II (6 – POSTS)
1.9.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To receive and issue material goods as
per authorized requisition.
ii. To prepare Goods Received Notes (GRN).
iii. To maintain stock control and accounts. iv. To prepare procurement plans.
v. To draft tender documents.
vi. To prepare and maintaining store
records.
vii. To perform any other related duties as
may be assigned by Supervisor.
1.9.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Diploma in one of the following fields: Procurement and Supplies Management,
Materials
Management, Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from
Institution/University recognized by the Government. Must be registered by
PSPBT as Procurement and Supplies Technician or Procurement and Supplies Full
Technician.
1.9.3
SALARY SCALE – ASASS 3
1.10
ACCOUNTANT (1 – POST)
1.10.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To ensure that all invoices are
properly recorded and filed after payments;
ii. To post properly of all primary data in
the respective journals
iii. To provide cashier services
iv. To maintain Petty Cash Journals;
v. To prepare various accounting schedules
as directed by supervisor;
vi. To prepare project account journals;
vii. To prepare Staff advances, loans and
imprests subsidiary ledger listings; and
viii. To perform any other related duties as may
be assigned by Supervisor
1.10.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Accountancy
or Finance or equivalent qualifications from Institution/University recognized
by the Government plus either of CPA (T), ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
professional qualification recognized by the NBAA.
1.10.3 5.SALARY SCALE – ASASS 5
1.11
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (3 – POSTS)
1.11.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in receiving and keeping in
proper custody of all incoming bills and claims.
ii. To assist in maintaining primary books
of accounts
iii. To assist in preparing payment
requisitions
iv. To assist in preparing journal
voucher/batches
v. To assist in posting and balancing
ledger accounts vi. To assist in
repairing various payments schedules
vii. To perform any other related
duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
1.11.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Certificate of Secondary Education plus Certificate (NTA Level 6) in one of
the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration
majoring in Accounting, Finance, ATEC I or equivalent qualifications recognized
by NBAA from Institution/University recognized by the Government.
1.11.3
SALARY SCALE – ASASS 3
1.12 ACCOUNTS OFFICER II (1 – POST)
1.12.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To ensure that all invoices are
properly recorded and filed after payments;
ii. To post properly all primary data in
the respective journals
iii. To provide cashier services
iv. To maintain Petty Cash Journals;
v. To prepare various accounting schedules
as directed by supervisor;
vi. To prepare project account journals;
vii. To perform any other related duties as
may be assigned by Supervisor.
1.12.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder
of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Accountancy
or Finance or equivalent qualifications from Institution/University recognized
by the Government or Intermediate Certificate (Module D) offered by NBAA.
1.12.3 SALARY SCALE – ASASS 4
GENERAL
CONDITIONS
i.
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45
years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii.
People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate
clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
attention;
iii.Applicants
must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts;
postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv.Applicants
should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement;
v.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;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route
his application letter through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the
Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three
reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination
bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The
National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. 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. An applicant with special
needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiv. A signed application lettershould be
written either in Swahili or English and addressed to Secretary, Presidents
Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,P.O. Box 2320, University of
Dodoma, Utumishi/Asha Rose Migiro Buildings Dodoma.
xv. Deadline for application is 29th August,
2022;
xvi. Only short listed candidates will be
informed on a date for interview and;
xvii. 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 also can be
found at PSRS
Website, Click ‘Recruitment
Portal’)
Released by:
SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT
SECRETARIAT
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