Job Vacancies at The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) November, 2018

Job Vacancies at The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) November, 2018
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE 

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT 

Ref.No.EA.7/96/01/J/216 

13th November, 2018 

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) and Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 5 vacant posts as mentioned below;- Nafasi za kazi Bodi ya mikopo 2018

1.0 THE HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS’ LOANS BOARD (HESLB). 

The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) is a body corporate established under the Act No.9 of 2004, (as amended in 2007, 2014 and 2016) with the objective of assisting needy and eligible Tanzania students to access loans and grants for higher education.

1.1 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST CUM WEB DEVELOPER GRADE II– 2 POSTS 

1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

i. Analyze user requirements for development of new system(s) or enhancement of the existing system(s); ii. Liaise with respective user(s) in case of any clarifications on the requirements submitted and keep record of the same; iii. Design system as per user specifications resulted from analyzed and translated user requirements; iv. Undertake development and enhancement of various systems including webbased applications; v. Review the designs as per changes made in user requirements or specifications for new systems or existing systems; vi. Collaborate with users in undertaking user acceptance testing (UAT) of new system(s) or enhanced system(s); 

vii. Collaborate with other technical staff in documenting systems’ manuals including technical and user manuals; viii. Train system users where necessary and assist in support of the live web applications as and when required; ix. Design and develop web interfaces for various systems in place where necessary; x. Advise the Manager on overall strategy regarding system development and documentation for sustainable implementation; xi. Carry out any other assignments assigned by the Manager.

1.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Holder of Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field from a recognized institution or university plus excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili. MCSD, MCSE certifications or equivalent will be an added advantage. 

1.1.3 REMUNERATION 

Salary Scale: HESLB Scale 4.

2.0 TANZANIA FOOD AND NUTRITION CENTRE (TFNC) 

Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is the source of the Government’s policy of first phase of dealing with the problem of malnutrition in the country. Following the introduction of the 1967 Arusha Declaration attitude was to strengthen social services, particularly in rural areas. In 1968 former President the late Mwalimu J. K. Nyerere repeated emphasis on the importance of nutrition in the development of people and the nation as a whole. That was a major impetus in the fight against malnutrition in the country. The Ministry of Health has already had a nutrition unit. Ministry of Agriculture and Education have introduced their units’ nutrition. By the year 1969, 27 districts in 16 regions were initiated its units nutrition.

2.1 RESEARCH OFFICER II– STATISTICS (1 POST) 

2.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

i. To assist in collecting and processing data related to nutrition ii. To participate in analyzing data related to nutrition iii. To participate in designing research tools related to nutrition studies iv. To participate in producing the Centre’s periodic reports v.
To assist in compiling centre’s periodic report vi. To perform any other duties assigned 

2.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Holder of an upper second class Honours degree in Statistics from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years of working experience in a reputable organization.

2.1.3 REMUNERATION 

Salary Scale: PRSS 2.1 Nafasi za ajira bodi ya mikopo 2018

2.2 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT II -(1 POST) 

2.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

i. To prepare petty cash vouchers ii. To receive and keep in proper custody all suppliers bills iii. To assist in checking arithmetical accuracy of accounting records iv. To maintain accounts records v. To assist in preparing bills and other debt documents vi. To perform any other duties assigned

2.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Holder of Accounting Technician Certificate (ATEC)/Foundation Stage of CPA(T) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

2.2.3 REMUNERATION 

Salary Scale: PGSS 3.1 

2.3 DRIVER II (1 POST) 
2.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

i. To make sure that a vehicle being driven out of the Centre has a Valid written permit ii. To dispatch, collect and distribute various documents including mail iii. To maintain log sheets for all journey iv. To undertake minor repairs of centres vehicles v. To follow-up regular services of centre vehicles and routine check-up of vehicles vi. To maintain all vehicles and accessories in good condition vii. To perform any other duties assigned. 

2.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Holder of at least Form IV Certificate, valid Driving License Class “C” and must have a clean records in driving with at least four (4) years of working experience.

1.1 Remuneration 

Salary Scale: POSS 3

GENERAL CONDITIONS 

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service; ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers; iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement; 

iv. 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;  Birth certificate. 

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted  Form IV and form VI results slips;  Testimonials and all Partial transcripts. vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers; vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply; viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts; ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); 

x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU); xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate; xii.

A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O. Box 63100, Maktaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam. xiii. Deadline for application is 27th November, 2018 and; Ajira mpya 2018

xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview; xv. 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’) 

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PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT