SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT – 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.

9.2 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT – 1 POST
9.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning and tidying up of offices, office buildings, toilets, furniture, equipment and surrounding areas;

• Carries office files and documents from one office to another;

• Dispatch letters and parcels including all types of inter-communication;

• Deliver and collect mail and parcels from and to various people and places;

• Assist in sending and receiving messages;

• Assist in photocopying and printing;

• Opens office doors in time and closes the after office hours;

• Prepare tea for staff and visitors;

• Cleaning cups and teapots;

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.

9.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Holder of Certificate Secondary Education with passes in English and Kiswahili with at least seven years experience in relevant field;

• Must be fluency in both English and Kiswahili;

• Possession of Trade Test 1 in electricity from a recognized institution will be an

added advantage;

9.2.3 REMUNERATION

• This position holds salary scale of salary: COSS 4

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^th 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 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.