BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER AT Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA)

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/E/62                                                                     17^th September, 2014

On behalf of the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 1 vacant post in the above public institution.

1.0       AGRICULTURAL SEED AGENCY (ASA)

Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) is a semi autonomous body within the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives established under the Executive Agencies Act. No. 1997 AS EMENDED IN 2009. The key functions of the Agency include production, processing and marketing of improved agricultural seeds.

ASA is looking for a dynamic, innovative and visionary Tanzanian who has the technical and managerial competence required to provide the type of strong leadership and efficient management that ASA requires.

1.1         BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER (1 POST)

1.1.1     REPORTS TO: Chief Executive

1.1.2     DUTY STATION:  Head Office, Morogoro

1.1.3     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

·         Advice the Chief Executive in all matters related to administration of Finance and Human Resources as well as management of assets.

·         Establishment and maintain effective and efficient finance management system.

·         Coordinate and supervise all activities related to Human resources which include recruitment, wage and salary administration, staff benefit and training.

·         Prepare annual budgets, budget reviews and revenue and expenditure reports.

·         Coordinate and supervise all activities related to materials management.

·         Prepare quarterly and annual financial report.

·         Any other related duties as may be assigned to by the Chief Executive.

1.1.4  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·  Masters Degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

·    Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years in relevant field of which five years in senior positions.

1.1.5  REMUNERATION

·    Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on ASA salary scale ASASS 10.

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 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.    Dead line for application is 1^st  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

xx.    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.