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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENTS OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/E/07 19TH July, 2013

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENTOn behalf of the Forestry Training Institute (FTI), the Public Service RecruitmentSecretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 2 vacant posts in the above public

institution.

NB: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 and marked on the envelope; short of which

will make the application invalid.

v. 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


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- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the

CV will necessitate to legal action

ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should

route their application letters through their respective employers.

x. 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.

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

should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level

education should be certified by The National Examination Council of

Tanzania (NECTA)

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

Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv. Dead line for application is 02

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August, 2013 at 3:30 p.mxvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING

ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR KatibuPublic Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika

Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma

P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.


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1.0 FORESTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE (FTI)

The Forestry Training Institute (FTI) was established in 1937 to provide a two year

training for Forest Rangers at certificate level. It is operating under the Ministry of

Natural Resources and Tourism. The institute has expanded gradually both

academically and structurally. This improvement has been achieved through the

commitment of the Government of Tanzania (GOT) and other external donors. Both

national and international students are recruited and admitted every year

1.1 PROJECT MANAGER (PM) - RE-ADVERTISED

1.1.1 POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager (PM) works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry

Training Institute, Olmotonyi. The PM will be jointly responsible for the overall technical

and coordination of the project. He/She will work closely with Project secretariat and TA.

1.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent and/or act on behalf of the project in communicating and negotiating

with potential/existing partners in the PFM/REDD +and Climate change capacity

building program of Tanzania.

In close collaboration with the TA, Project secretariat and Training Coordinator

(TC) oversee and implement project activities defined in the project document as

well as acting as national focal point and contact for appropriate stakeholders

and partners associated with this project.

In consultation with the TA, Project secretariat and TC, establish a project office

for project implementation and coordination.

Facilitate the necessary preparatory work and subsequent proposal for the

development and/or support of /for a national PFM/REDD + and Climate changecapacity building level program.

Provide regular up-to-date reports to project partners on key forest and

participatory forestry development in Tanzania and Eastern Africa (quarterly

basis).


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Convene and provide project progress reports, work-plans and budget to project

steering committee

Identify and promote best practices for participatory forest management and

monitor overall progress in the PFM sector at national, sub-national and district

levels and share with TA, Project secretariat, project staff, MJUMITA and the

training team.

Assist with the identification of organizations and funding agencies that have

interest in developing project proposals.

Actively engage and contribute to the work of existing neutral platforms involved

in participatory forest management in Tanzania.

Provide support to management counterpart on efficient project management

including finances, HR, M and E, reporting and administration.

Prepare project budget, work plan and progress reports.

Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by FTI, TA and the Project

secretariat from time to time.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

5 years experience in PFM/REDD + and Climate change or participatory natural

resource management field project/program implementation.

Proved record of working experience in community forestry or community based

forest management in Tanzania.

MSc in Forestry, NRM, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent.

Strong team building, leadership and networking qualities

Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Willingness to travel frequently

Experience in using excel, power point and other computer packages

Field work experience at the community level in community based forest

Management or community base natural management will be an added

advantage

He / She must be a Tanzania nation


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1.1.4 TERMS OF CONTRACT

Four years contract, renewable every year subject to availability of funds

1.2 TECHNICAL ADVISOR (TA) - RE-ADVERTISED

1.2.1 POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Advisor (TA) will be responsible for supporting and advising the project

team to ensure successful implementation of the project on empowering Communities

through Training on PFM, REDD + and Climate Change Initiative. The project is

implemented in partnership between the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi) of the

Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism; and MJUMITA (Tanzania Community

Forest Network). The TA will work closely with the Project Manager.

1.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advise on the development of criteria for targeted site selection together with

counterparts and partner agencies and work through the selection process for 12

districts in 3 agro-ecological regions which represent 3 main forest types of

Tanzania.

Provide overall technical advice and support on the capacity building intervention

and training curriculum for cascade capacity building program for district and

village levels for effective sustainable participatory forest management .

Advice the project team in developing a national training program to support

PFM, Climate changes and REDD+ program.

Oversee the design of the curriculum for the training component for the program

and finalize the implementation plan for the training of trainers.

The TA will advice the project team and responsible Local Government staff in

selected districts in building necessary skills and knowledge for field facilitation

on related competencies for supporting effective development and

implementation of participatory forest management within the districts

Provide technical support to project team in assisting district level field facilitator

to conduct adaptive and innovative training for village natural resource

committee and leaders in supporting their participatory forest management in the

region


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Support networking between forest managers and national decision making

officers to review and reform policy and legal frame work.

Advise on how to actively engage with PFM, REDD + and Climate Change

national task forces and networks and collaborate with relevant organizations in

Tanzania to help identify and share insights among communities and

implementation partners, promote best practices for PFM and to monitor overall

progress in the PFM sector.

Together with counterparts, participate in project advisory committee meetings.

Advise on implementation of business plan of the project.

1.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

10 years experience in PFM/REDD+ and Climate change or participatory natural

resource management field project/program implementation.

PhD or MSc in Forestry, NRM, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent

Strong experience in Natural Resources Capacity Building/participatory Training

and Curriculum Development.

Strong team building, leadership and Networking Qualities

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Willingness to travel frequently to the field sites.

1.2.4 ADVANTAGES

Experience on community forestry or community based natural resources

management in Tanzania or Eastern Africa.

Knowledge of spoken Kiswahili will be an added advantage.

1.2.5 TERMS OF CONTRACTFour years contract, renewable every year subject to availability of funds

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Tangazo La Kazi-tfi Tarehe 19-Jul-2013