CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION) – COSTECH

Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a public Institution established by an Act of Parliament No.7 of 1986. By the Act COSTECH is mandated to promote and coordinate research; promote technology development transfer, acquire, store and disseminate Scientific and technological information to the general public, the overall objective of the mandate is to stimulate and promote Social and economic development. The Commission is undergoing remarkable modernization including structural changes and implementation of new and more attractive scheme of service and competitive salary structure. The following positions are vacant and require to be filled as soon as possible.

9.1 CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION) – 1 POST
9.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deal with all matters relating to development and transfer of technologies for urban and rural use including formulation and review of related policies;

• Identify and document technology needs for various target groups (stakeholders) and prepare strategies and plans for intervention;

• Mobilize resources by conceptualizing and developing programs/projects for soliciting internal and external fund;

• Scout for new, emerging and imported technologies, identify recipients and set strategies for adoption and scaling purposes;

• Popularize the use of environmentally friendly technologies;

• To coordinate and promote technology innovation activities at all levels in the relevant clusters and fields/sectors of the economy;

• To keep up to date inventory of technology innovations in R&D institutions, academic, government and private sector;

• To be abreast with new and emerging technology and prepare strategies for acquiring and adaptation;

• To mobilize resources to compliment support from the government for supporting technology innovation activities in the country;

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

9.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• The successful candidate must have a PhD in Engineering, Economics, Sociology or related discipline with work experience of at least five years;

• Must have published not less than 10 papers in recognized journals with demonstrated skills in technology innovation activities, negotiation and entrepreneurship;

• Must have proven track records of 3 years of innovation projects.

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

-      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 30^thNovember 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 Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv.   Dead line for application is 19^th August, 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

xix.   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,		Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.