20 VACANCIES AT PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT SEPTEMBER 2017-TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (TCRA)

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT Ref.No.EA.7/96/01/J/39                                                                

 20th September, 2017

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of the  TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (TCRA), President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 5 vacant posts as mentioned below;

1.0     TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is a quasi-independent Government body responsible for regulating the Communications and Broadcasting sectors in Tanzania. It was established under the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Act No.12 of 2003 to regulate the electronic communications, and Postal services, and management of the national frequency spectrum in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Authority became operational on 1st November 2003 and effectively took over the functions of the now defunct Tanzania Communications Commission (TCC) and Tanzania Broadcasting Commission (TBC) respectively.

2.0    LEGAL OFFICERS (5 POSTS)

2.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.      Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Authority such as to prepare writes defences, submissions and other pleadings in cases both “for and against” the Authority;

ii.     Assist the Authority and external Counsel in the discharge of their obligations on

matters and issues arising from all matters including matters of  cyber security and misuse of electronic and postal communications services;

iii.      Advise on matters and issues arising from all matters including matters of cyber security and misuse of electronic and postal communications services;

iv.      Research and prepare legal opinions on all matters including matters of cyber security and related;

v.     Prepare necessary pleadings and other legal submissions in relation to suspects

of all matters including matters of cybercrimes;

vi.      Assist  in  the  formulation,  and  implementation  of  guidelines,  directives  and regulations  related to all matters including matters of cyber security;

vii.      Provide sound legal advice to the Authority  on all matters including matters  on cyber security and make recommendations as necessary;

viii.     Prepare, file and plead cases in Court in pursuit of matters and issues arising from all matters including those of  cyber security and misuse of communications services;

ix.     Advise on civil matters that should be directed to external counsel;

x.     Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

2.2     QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in Laws (LLB), Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court and proven to have active practice in Law. Postgraduate in Cyber Laws, Information Communications Laws, and Telecom Laws will be an added advantage. A candidate  must  have  a  minimum  of  THREE  (3)  years  post  qualification experience in a well-established organization.

2.3     SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS: A: Skills/Abilities:

           Skills of practice knowledge and interpretation of the Laws of Tanzania;

           Knowledge of the Electronic and Postal Communications Regulations;

           Excellent analytical skills;

           Excellent command of  English and Kiswahili languages;

      Advanced knowledge of micro-computer applications (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint etc.) and the internet;

           Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a

team player;

           Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage complex and delicate tasks;

           Results  and  performance-driven  with  commitment  to  realization  of  the

Authority’s Strategic objectives;

           Proactive, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure.

B: Desirable

     Practicing Advocate with a  proven experience in handling and winning  court cases;

     A  person  with  good  communication  skills,  orally  articulate,  good  written

communication skills, good public speaker, good writer, good     analyser and good listener.

     Ability to draw reasonable, logical conclusions or assumptions from limited information;

     Ability to carry out Research quickly and effectively;

       Personable, persuasive and able to lead others; and

     Display a great deal of creativity in problem solving.

3.0    SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS II (5 POSTS)

3.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.         Drives Authority’s Vehicles;

ii.            Ensures the vehicle assigned to him/her is maintained, serviced regularly and kept clean;

iii.            Inspects the vehicles and rectify minor defects and report major ones for further action;

iv.         Maintains a logbook and record all movements as instructed;

v.            Plans for the efficient and effective transportation officers, documents and  related information from one  point to another  for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements;

vi.         Observes all traffic regulations;

vii.         Takes  appropriate measures to secure and safeguard the vehicles;

viii.         Undertakes as many routine checks on the vehicle as applicable;

ix.         Supervises repair and maintenance of  Authority’s vehicles  and take them

for  service when due, monitor fuel consumption;

x.            Keeps Vehicles statistics on fuel consumption, repair costs, wear and tear and related;

xi.         Locates Vehicles to users as per the needs;

xii.         Supervises Junior Drivers;

xiii.         Performs any other related duties to the functions above as may be; and assigned from time to time.

3.2     QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

i.  Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in English;

ii.  Class “C” Clean Driving License and Trade Test at least Grade III;

iii.  A minimum of five years post qualification experience; and iv.  VIP Drivers Certificate will be an added advantage.

3.3     SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS: A: Skills/Abilities:

i.    Good command of  English and Kiswahili languages;

ii.      Knowledge of computer applications  (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint etc.) and the internet;

iii.    Good Interpersonal Skills;

iv.    Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player;

v.    Ability to drive long hours within the United Republic of Tanzania;

vi.    Proactive, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure.

B: Desirable

i.      Can  read  and  speak  the  English  language  well  enough  to  do  the  job (including being able to read traffic signs, complete forms, and converse with enforcement officers);

ii.    Can safely operate the motor vehicle he/she will be driving;

iii.    Is physically qualified to operate the vehicle;

iv.    Has a currently valid motor vehicle  license;

v.    Display a great deal of creativity in problem solving;

vi.    Has a Knowledge of geographical area in the United Republic of Tanzania;

and

vii.    Is aware of Health and Safety requirements.

4.0    MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS II (10 POSTS)

4.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.    Drives Authority’s vehicles;

ii.      Ensures the vehicle assigned to him/her is maintained, serviced regularly and kept clean;

iii.      Inspects the vehicles and rectify minor defects and report major ones for further action;

iv.    Maintains a logbook and record all movements as instructed;

v.    Observes all traffic regulations;

vi.    Takes appropriate measures to secure and safeguard the vehicles;

vii.    Undertakes as many routine checks on the vehicle as applicable;

viii.    Supervises repair and maintenance of  Authority’s vehicles  and

take them for  service when due, monitor fuel consumption;

ix.    Locates vehicles to users as per the needs; and

x.      Performs any other related duties to the functions above as may be assigned from time to time.

4.2     QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

i.  Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in English, Class “C” ;

ii.  Clean Driving License and Trade Test at least Grade III;

iii.  A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience; and iv.  VIP Drivers Certificate will be an added advantage.

4.3     SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS: A: Skills/Abilities:

i.    Good command of  English and Kiswahili languages;

ii.      Knowledge of computer applications  (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint etc.) and the internet;

iii.    Good Interpersonal Skills;

iv.    Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player;

v.    Ability to drive long hours within the United Republic of Tanzania;

vi.    Proactive, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure.

B: Desirable

i.      Can  read  and  speak  the  English  language  well  enough  to  do  the  job (including being able to read traffic signs, complete forms, and converse with enforcement officers);

ii.    Can safely operate the motor vehicle he/she will be driving;

iii.    Is physically qualified to operate the vehicle;

iv.    Has a currently valid motor vehicle  license;

v.    Display a great deal of creativity in problem solving;

vi.    Has a Knowledge of geographical area in the United Republic of Tanzania;

and

vii.    Is aware of Health and Safety requirements.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.     All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age;

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.     Applicants who will attach copies of the following certificates 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 certified 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 4th October, 2017 and;

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 can  also be  found at  PSRS Website,  Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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