Deputy Rector Planning, Finance And Administration

DEPUTY RECTOR PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The National Institute of Transport (NIT) is a body corporate established by Act No. 24 of 1982 as an autonomous Institute of Higher Learning under the Ministry of Transport. The Institute is striving to build up its Human Resource Capital Excellence with the Vision of being a Center of Excellence in providing Education and Training, Research and Consultancy services in Logistics Transport and Communication Sectors in Sub-Sahara Africa and beyond.

1.2 Deputy Rector Planning, Finance And Administration

1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Deputy Rector Planning, Finance and Administration shall:-

• Head directorate of Planning, Finance and Administration;

• Supervise and maintain acceptable standards of discipline of staff accordingly;

• Facilitate learning (by teaching) of academic programmes in the institution;

• Be the recorder to the Governing Council;

• Be responsible to Rector the general administration and personnel management of the Institute;

• Advise the Rector on all administrative, legal, personnel and financial matters;

• Be responsible for formulating accounting policies and procedures of the Institute, submitting budgets, audited accounts; and

• Perform any other duties which the Rector may assign.


1.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctorate (PhD) degree in relevant filed who is eligible for registration as technical teacher with a working experience in teaching research and consultancy of at least three years in lectureship position or equivalent in a related or allied institution and has published at least three reviewed papers;

Or


• PhD degree in relevant field who is eligible for registration as technical teacher and has a proven applicable working experience in research and consultancy of at least 10 years in the industry and has published at least five consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth in the relevant field.

Or


• Master's Degree in relevant field who is eligible for registration as technical teacher and has a proven applicable working experience in research and consultancy of at least 20 years in the industry and has published at least ten consultancy/research

reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth in the relevant field.

1.2.3 TENURE OF OFFICE:


• A Deputy Rector Planning, Finance and Administration of a technical institution shall hold office for a term of four years and may be re-appointed consecutively for

one more term of four years.

1.2.4 SALARY SCALE: As per NIT Scheme of Service NACTE, guidelines and Relevant Government directives.

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 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
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. Deadline for application is 8th October, 2014 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. 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
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.