NAFASI ZA KAZI TANROADS 2017 (EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
TAN ROADS REGIONAL MANAGER’S OFFICE – MOROGORO
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
30TH OCTOBER, 2017

TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS) is a Semi-Autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication established on July 1, 2000 and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s trunk and regional roads network. Its primary functions include the management of maintenance and development works, operations of the network and Axle Load Control, the implementation of road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.

Regional Manager, TANROADS – MOROGORO is looking for suitable qualified Tanzanian candidates for Seven (07) available posts. Applications are invited from suitable qualified and competent Tanzanians to apply for the following positions:

POSITION TITLE: AXLE LOAD SUPERVISOR (1 POST)

POSITION RELATIONSHIP:

The position Holder shall report to the Regional Manager.

A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises Weighbridge Operations;
2. Prepares weighing data reports;
3. Conducts Open Performance Appraisal (OPRAS);
4. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Regional Manager.

B. KEY QUALIFICATIONS.

1. A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electric/electronic Engineering or equivalent
2. Registered in relevant Professional body
3. Age. Not above 40 and not less than 30 years of age.
4. Must be computer Literate.
5. Must be fluent in English and Swahili Languages
6. Must be a Tanzanian Citizen

POSITION TITLE: MATERIAL TECHNICIAN II (2 POSTS)

A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To carry out in situ testing and site Sampling.
2. To undertake laboratory tests and monitor tests resu lts and trends
3. To prepare invoices for materials testing
4. To keep records and monitor laboratory apparatus and equipment calibration.
5. To prepare site reports
6. To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Material Engineer.

B: KEY QUALIFICATION

1. Holders of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Form Six) and Ordinary Diploma in Civil or Transportation Engineering from government
recognized institutions.
2. Must be Computer literate.
3. Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English languages;
4. Must be a Tanzanian Citizen;
5. Age. Not above 35 years of age

POSITION TITLE: LABORATORY ASSISTANT (4 – POSTS)

POSITION RELATIONSHIP:

The position Holder shall report to the Material Engineer

A: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To clean laboratory premises
2. To carry out in Situ Testing and Site Sampling.
3. To maintain Laboratory Apparatus and Equipment
4. To undertake Laboratory tests and monitor tests results and trends
5. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

B: KEY QUALIFICATION

1. Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Form Four) who passed Mathematics, English and Kiswahili.
2. Must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Swahili Languages
3. Age. Not above 35 years of age.
4. Must be a Tanzanian citizen.

All interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to submit their own handwritten application letters, enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and CERTIFIED COPIES of relevant education and professional certificates, together with names of two referees and their contact addresses, telephone number(s) and E-mail addresses, so as to reach the addressee mentioned below not later than 10th November, 2017. Applications which will be received after deadline SHALL NOT be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please apply to:

Regional Manager,
TANROADS,
P.O.Box 91,
Morogoro.

Tel: 023 2613091/2
Fax: 023 2613049

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT MWANANCHI COMMUNICATIONS

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), publishers of leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi, Mwanaspoti, and The Citizen invites suitable graduates who have completed their university to join its internship program.

The selected graduates will go through journalism training and provided the opportunity for possible employment.

Are you the difference we are looking for?

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA:
Must have a bachelor degree of economics, business, commerce, marketing, law and international trade.
Must have interest in print and digital media.
Must be of high integrity.
If you believe that you meet our requirements, please send your CV and letter indicating why you should be considered for the internship program in not less than 200 words to dmwaijega@tz.nationmedia.com before 30th October, 2017.

Source: The Citizen October 26, 2017 

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12 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT 
Ref.No.EA.7/96/01/J/62                     28thOctober, 2017 
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT 
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, invites qualified Tanzanians to fill twelve (12) vacant posts.
BACKGROUND  
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING 
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs manages the overall revenue, expenditure and financing of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and provides the Government with advice on the broad financial and economic affairs of Tanzania in support of the Government’s economic and social objectives. 

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ADVERT IN PDF AND APPLY

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VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TPDC, DIT, NACTE and TPSC!

President’s Office,  Public Service  Recruitment  Secretariat  on behalf  of  the  Tanzania Petroleum Development  Corporation (TPDC),  Dar es  Salaam  Institute  of  Technology (DIT),  National Council  for  Technical Education  (NACTE)  and  Tanzania  Public Service College  (TPSC)  invites qualified  Tanzanians  to  fill  (16) vacant  posts.

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ADVERT IN PDF AND APPLY!

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STRESSED?TRY THIS AND YOU’LL THANK ME LATER!

Life is so busy and sometimes much stressful.stress can be an obstacle from making progress toward the desire of your heart.It can make you react so harsh to others,do things randomly  and uncomfortable, as you read this you'll have to deal with ongoing stress positively to keep yourself in a good position . Stress can have a variety of causes such as family problems, job problems, financial difficulties, poor health, mechanical breakdowns, false expectations or even the death of someone close to you. It is important to recognize the causes (some stress is natural) and, if possible, take steps to deal with the root of the problem or Ask for help from friends and, in severe cases, professionals.

1:Try to Be organized. Much stress arises from feeling overwhelmed. Being organized and getting your priorities straight can help you break responsibilities down into manageable pieces and focus on the things that really matter.

 2:Identify the things that put you under stress. Make sure you understand why you become stressed so that you can try to avoid these circumstances.

3: Treat your body right -  

• Eat a healthy breakfast and healthy snacks only. Your choice of food is very important when dealing with stress; stay away from sugary snacks and have unsalted nuts and fruit available.
• Drink water it is the best beverage and stay off alcohol which always adds to stress one way or another. Caffeine is also known to raise stress levels, so again it is best to drink water.
• Get fit. Exercise a little every day. This releases endorphins that can lower stress levels, also eat chocolate it also releases endorphins, but only in a small to moderate dosage.
• have a rest to start afresh..

4: Listen to Music. Stress can inspire intense emotional reaction. listen to your favorite music songs. Vent the spleen to a favourite piece of music and experience a happy release. Also, positive and relaxing music can be helpful. Listen to calm and soft music. It really gets you relaxed and happy.

5:Use positive self-talk - One of the first things you can do in facing stressful situations is to reinforce your resolve through positive statements such as, "I can handle this, one step at a time," or "Since I've been successful with this before, there's no reason why I can't do it again".

6: Talk to friends., being idle  can only cause more stress.interact with friends as usual

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT NOKIA TANZANIA 🇹🇿

Job Title: OSS Support Engineer
Job Family: Services – NW Operations
Job Specialty: Telecommunications
General purpose
To assist in managing customer projects; practice project management tasks.

Main Responsibility Area
Assists in project management tasks. Plans and manages execution of part of the project or sub project. Ensures that all project milestones are met in own responsibility area by using global processes, tools and interfaces.

Individual portfolio
Typically 1-2 years relevant experience, fully competent. Uses functionally specific knowledge.

Environment
Performs day-to-day activates to meet departmental/project objectives. Requires immoderate supervision. Applies commonly recognized concepts within their field of expertise. Shares knowledge with less experienced peers or have high collegial interaction. Raises innovative ideas.

Scope
Individual Contributor¤ Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility, Demonstrates initiative & contributes to problem solving. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work. ¤ Managerial/Supervisory¤ May act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments. Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility. Demonstrates initiative & contributes to problem solving. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work.

Impact

Impact is short-term and departmental/project in scope. Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency. Actions and errors can have functional area impact.

Main Purpose of Role:

OSS Administrator to provide management of OSS (Huawei, Ericsson) user accounts and the maintenance and upgrades of the OSS SW/HW and associated networks, e.g. DCN.

End to end responsibility for the physical and logical security of the Network, OSS and Infrastructure in accordance with the Customer and NSN security policies.

Main Responsibility Areas:

a.      Operate and Maintain OSS

b.      Backup procedures

c.       execute OSS upgrades with support from Vendor 3rd Level support and propose acceptance to OSS upgrades and updates

d.      OSS User Management

e.      Execute and strictly follow Security policies OSS User Management from Customer

f.       OSS Performance and capabilities monitoring, Configuration of OSS

Other tasks:

a.      Identifies and sets up levels of access to OSS for users

b.      Creates and removes users for all OSS applicable

c.       Maintains OSS user profiles and access rights

d.      Supports organization on user access matters

e.      Ensures Resolution of OSS Platform and DCN problems

f.       Ensures availability & performance of OSS/DCN

g.      Ensures maintenance of OSS/DCN servers, workstations and firewalls

h.      Ensures availability of OSS SW backups

i.         Supports development of the OSS architecture

j.         Network Security Monitoring

k.      Supports security policy administration

Key Competencies:

a.      Huawei/Ericsson - OSS Administration

b.      IT

c.       Network Operations Understanding

d.      Managed Services Operations Model

e.      Communication

f.       Team work

Key Interfaces:

a.      Fault Management

b.      Configuration Management

c.       Customer Security of information department

d.      Customer Network Operations team     

e.      Customer System Administration

f.       Technical Support (tier 2 and 3)

Job: 

fNokia NW Operations & Maintenance

Primary Location: Middle East & Africa-Tanzania, United Republic of-Tanzania, Dar es salaam

Schedule/Job type: Full time

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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28 BEST QUOTES OF ALL TIME!

These 28 carefully selected words of wisdom truly are some of the most powerful and wisest quotes ever written. Here they are…

1. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

2. “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” – Sigmund Freud

3. “In seeking happiness for others, you will find it in yourself.” – Unknown

4. “Love is a verb. Love – the feeling – is a fruit of love, the verb.” – Stephen Covey

5. “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl

6. “He who fears he will suffer, already suffers because he fears.” – Michel De Montaigne

7. “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

8. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi

9. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” – Helen Keller

10. “Challenges is what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine

11. “If you want happiness for an hour – take a nap. If you want happiness for a day – go fishing. If you want happiness for a year – inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a life time – help someone else.” – Chinese proverb

12. “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” – Viktor Frankl

13. “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

14. “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius

15. “Many people are passionate, but because of their limiting beliefs about who they are and what they can do, they never take actions that could make their dream a reality” – Anthony Robins

16. “True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful.” – Paul Sweeney

17. “The only way that we can live is if we grow. The only way we can grow is if we change. The only way we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we are exposed is if we throw ourselves into the open.” – C. Joybell

18. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” – Mary Engelbreit

19. “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” – George Bernhard Shaw

20. “Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.” – Henry van Dyke

21. “I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.” – Corazon Aquino

22. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Reinhold Niebuhr

23. “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen Covey

24. “We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” – Mother Theresa

25. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” – Bil Keane

26. “Falling in love is not a choice. To stay in love is.” – Unknown

27. “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

28. “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” – Albert Einstein

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT EUROPEAN UNION

Administrative Secretary at The European Union (EU) October 2017

Delegation of European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania is looking for an Administrative Secretary – Reference: ADM/SEC/POST 48230/2017/EU-ADM

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known as EU Delegations, which have similar functions to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to Tanzania in the partnership with Tanzania and the East African Community:

• Shares the values and interests of the European Union:
• Promotes fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy;
• Supports Tanzania’s development agenda and sustainable development goals for a better life for all
• Stimulates inclusive growth, private sector and job creation:
• Fosters regional peace and stability, economic integration and trade development

We offer a full time (37.5 hours a week) post of Administrative Secretary With six months probationary period. Under this post, recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as an Administrative Secretary this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. The successful candidate will serve as support staff across the Delegation under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant Head of Section.

This is a full time employment and the duty station is Dar es Salaam. The post is allocated in salary group III which has a minimum gross salary of 2,261,248 TZS per month.

We offer other entitlements as per European Union Human Resources procedures applicable to locally recruited staff. The definitive salary will be determined based on the professional experience of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Under the authority of the Head of Section, the Administrative Secretary will assist the Head of Administration in the fields of logistics, Protocol and Administration

Logistics and Protocol Functions

• Coordinate all visa processes for staff and visitors, Arrange transportation and temporary accommodation
• Coordinate logistics and Protocol Relations at the occasion of EU official visits to the country
• Processing VAT and Duty exemptions
• Develop and oversee budget for Delegation’s annual events
• Delegation Event Management
• Management of all dispatches and couriers
• Assist in managing Diplomatic Pouch
• All Protocol related issues

Administrative Functions

• Secretarial Duties within the Admin section
• Management of car fleet and drivers
• Supervising and recording Driver’s overtime
• Responsible for all records/files related to the job
• Operational Initiator for all invoices related to the job
• Regularly check the log book of vehicle and ensure their proper use as per the policy of the institution
• Manage calendar for Administrative meetings
• Back up for infrastructure management
• General assistance to Head of Administration when required

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Secondary education, preferably within Business Administration

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in related fields is required. Experience in a diplomatic mission is an advantage.

Speciality knowledge (Know what)

• Logical support
• Administration

Technical knowledge (know how)

• Logistics and protocol

Linguistics ability and Communication skills

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili, knowledge of French an added advantage.
• Very good oral and written communication.

Interpersonal and Intellectual skills

• Flexibility to work under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands
• High degree of responsibility and be able to work independently in order to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team
• Polite and professional manners
• Analytical and flexible mind
• Capacity to absorb complex information including ability to understand legal texts
• Ability to focus on priorities and to organise work to deliver on time
• Ability to write clear notes/letter

Management skills

• An ability to prioritise, plan and organise work in a busy environment

Personal Qualities High integrity, able to handle handle confidential and personal data.

How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to DELEGATION-TANZANIA-HR-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu The package should include a cover letter and a detailed CV. The selection process will include evaluation of applications, written tests for qualified candidates to be followed by oral interviews for shortlisted candidates. EU is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants should be legally allowed to live and work in Tanzania.

The delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to DELEGATION-TANZANIA-HR-RECRUITMENT@eeas.e uropa.eu the deadline for applications is 02/11/2017

Source: The Guardian October 19, 2017

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT TAPBDS

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (internship)
1 POST

Background
Tanzania association of professionals BDS provider (TAPBDS) is qualified and experienced Tanzanian company providing diverse business development services in the areas of entrepreneurship, business and financial management, leadership and governance for SMEs. This wealth of knowledge allows the company to provide services that place it at the edge of business and entrepreneurship development consultancy in Tanzania.

Currently the company is looking for highly motivated internship candidate who will work hand in hand with finance manager to achieve project goals.

Job Title: Accountant

General Details
Job Title : Accountant
Job Category : Internship
Location : Dar es Salaam with occasional travel to Iringa
Duration : 6 months (renewable)
Reports to : financial manager

Duties and Responsibilities
a. Managing all financial processes ensuring confidentiality, accurate and timely record keeping and data management
b. Control of day cash book
c. Record day and periodic expenses
d. Managing Requisitions
e. Effecting bank reconciliation
f. Preparing payments
g. Keeping all source documents
h. Preparing quarterly and annual financial report
i. Management of petty cash
Note: and other related duties that will be under instruction by financial manager

Qualifications
Education
A holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Banking from a recognized higher learning institution is eligible to this position.
Experience and competences
Fresh graduate from reputable university/ institute/college
Language
The candidate must be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English

Eligibility and Mode of Application

● The candidate must be a Tanzanian
● Age requirement:30yrs maximum
● Eligible candidates should send application letter and CV to the TAPBDS General Secretary through info@bdsprofessionals.co.tz not later than 25th October, 2017 at 16.00HRS. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject. Hard copy submission will not be accepted.
● Submission after deadline will imply automatic disqualification.
● Only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated for interview.

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