Government Procurement Services Agency Jobs - Nov 2014

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/17                                                                       13^rd November, 2014

The Government Procurement Services Agency (GPSA) was established under the Executive Agency Act CAP 245 R.E 2009 and came into effect through Government Notice (GN). No. 235 of 7th December 2007 and its amendments through Government Notice No. 133 of 13th, April, 2012

The Chief Executive Officer of Government Procurement Services Agency announces vacancy posts in different area of specialization. Any Tanzanian with minimum qualifications mentioned hereunder is encouraged to apply.

5.1 MARKETING AND SALES MANAGER -1 POST-RE-ADVERTIZED 

5.1.1 DUTY STATION:   Dar es Salaam 

5.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Analyze marketing trends and identify market opportunities and threats of the Agency; 

• Supervise all matters pertaining to Marketing functions of the agency; 

• Prepare sales/service forecasts, monitor and evaluate business performance; 

• Prepare and implement GPSA marketing and promotion strategy and undertake regular review of the same; 

• Visit potential customers for  marketing purposes and assess required demand 

• Prepare customer requirements report; 

• Coordinate customer care on issues pertaining to the Agency; 

• Prepare quarterly and annual marketing report of the Agency; 

• Supervise marketing and promotion activities in the Agency; 

• Conduct researches and surveys nationally and internationally on marketing and procurement matters; 

• Write research reports, publications and submit to ICT section for loading updated information to GPSA website; 

• Make supervision of Research and Documentation in the agency; 

• Be custodian of various documents, literature, and reference materials relating to procurement practice, activities and knowledge within and outside the country; 

• Manage and document procurement related data collected and generated by the Agency; 

• Disseminate research information to stakeholders; 

• Maintain a register of suppliers and service providers for common use items and services; 

• Compile and keep records of a list of common use items and services; 

• Maintain a database for CUIS specifications and statements of requirements; and 

• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned. 

5.1.3  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

• Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma either in Commerce with bias in marketing or entrepreneurship, Business Administration with bias in marketing from recognized institution. 

• Masters or Postgraduate Diploma  in similar fields will be an added advantage; 

• Should have at least 5 years relevant working experience in public service; and 

• Must be computer literate. 

5.1.4  SALARY SCALE:  GPSA 9

5.2 CLEARING AND FORWARDING MANAGER -1 POST - RE-ADVERTIZED 

5.2.1 DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam 

5.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and handle all clearing activities for Government imported goods; 

• Supervise, plan, coordinate and control mode of transport of Imported goods; 

• Liaise with other relevant clearing authorities; 

• Plan, coordinate supervise cost for clearing and forwarding activities; 

• Workout the relevant costs pertaining to a particular consignment; 

• Organize and arrange transport and relevant handling equipment for clearing and forwarding goods; 

• Monitor, supervise, inspect, clear goods and store from Port and Airport; 

• Verify incoming consignment from port/airport and do daily physical follow-up rejected documents; 

• Supervise perpetual stock checking, design location Index in warehouse and manage physical verification of imported goods; and 

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by one's reporting officer. 

5.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Bachelor Degree in Freight Clearing and Forwarding from recognized institution.

 Masters Degree in similar field will be an added advantage

 Should have at least 7 years relevant working experience in similar field; and

 Must be computer literate.

5.2.4 SALARY:   GPSA 9

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 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 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 27^th  November, 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 LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary	OR	Katibu
Public Service Recruitment		SekretarietiyaAjirakatika
Secretariat,		UtumishiwaUmma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.