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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/03 01st October, 2014.

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT On behalf of Weights and Measures Agency, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat

invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 3 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,

applicants for senior positions who are above 45 years old and are currently employed

in the public service should route their application letters through their respective

employers.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable

contact, postal address, e-mail 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

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

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

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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 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.

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

not apply.

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

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

education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania

(NECTA)

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

Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv. Deadline for application is 14th October, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.

HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika Secretariat, UtumishiwaUmma P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100, DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.

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1.0 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY

Weights and Measures Agency is a government institution which is under the ministry of

Industry and Trade. Weights and Measures Agency was established under the Executive

Agencies Act (Cap.245). The Mandate of WMA is to provide protection to consumers in

relation to legal metrological control which includes legal control of measuring

instruments, metrological supervision and metrological expertise in trade, health, safety

and environment.

1.1 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS MANAGER - 1 POST

1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop Agency’s accounting policies and principles and monitor their

implementation;

Advise Director on issues pertaining to Finance of the Agency;

Assist the Director in review and update all documents, policies and regulation

regarding accounting and finance;

Participate in the planning and budget preparation process of the Agency;

Facilitate the payments of salaries and other expenditures;

Respond and follow up on audit reports and observations;

Assist in keeping records of revenue, payments, assets and liabilities;

Prepare Agency’s Financial Statements and submit them to relevant authorities.

1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and Master’s Degree/Post

graduate diploma in Accounting, Finance with a CPA (T) /ACCA or related fields

from any recognized University/Institution.

Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years’

experience in Management or Senior positions.

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with

a team of professionals.

Must be Computer Literate.

1.1.3 REMUNERATION

According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9.

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1.2 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER - 1 POST

1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate preparation of WMA personal emolument budget;

Coordinate staff recruitment, confirmation, promotion and transfer;

Coordinate employees’ pension and other related terminal benefits;

Carry out human resources and succession planning for the sustainability of the

Agency;

Coordinate preparation and implementation of staff development program;

Advise the Director of Business Services on the execution of Disciplinary matters;

Maintain WMA office facilities;

Handle work place disputes.

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree/Postgraduate Public Administration,

Manpower Planning, Human Resource Management or any other related fields

from a recognized University/Institution.

Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years’

experience in Management or Senior positions.

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with

a team.

Must be Computer Literate.

1.2.3 REMUNERATION

According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9.

1.3 INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING

MANAGER - 1 POST

1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advise the Agency on Information, Education, communication and Marketing

services;

Coordinate preparation and delivery of public awareness programs;

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Coordinate preparation of wmas’ articles, brochures, leaflets, exhibitions and

newsletters;

Develop and implement system of public dialogue;

Develop and implement a complaints handling system;

Coordinate press briefings;

Update wmas’ website;

Establish and maintain the library;

Undertake service delivery surveys by collecting stakeholders’/clients’ views on

services rendered by WMA.

1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree/Postgraduate Mass Communication, Public

Relations, Marketing or any other related fields from a recognized

University/Institution.

Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years’

experience in Management or Senior positions.

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with

a team.

Must be Computer Literate.

1.3.3 REMUNERATION

According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9.

X.M. DAUDI Secretary

Public Service Recruitment Secretariat