JOBS AT COSTECH - NOV 2014

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

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 position is vacant and requires to be filled as soon as possible:

1.1 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES – 1 POST 

1.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Director General to formulate long and short term plans and programmes for promotion and development of scientific research in the fields of Economics, Education, Policy, Demography and Sociology; 

• Prepare operational plan, budget and document output of the directorate; 

• Act as Assistant Secretary to various R&D Committees of the Commission; 

• Coordinate, monitor and promote scientific research in fields of Economics, Education, Policy, Demography and Sociology; 

• Promote and coordinate cooperation in research between national and foreign research institutions; 

• Formulate and prepare research project proposals for the sake of soliciting funds from donors and other sources of funds; 

• Work out implementation strategies of the STI policy through R&D Advisory Committees in related fields; 

• Organize seminars and workshops in the related fields of Economics, Education, 

Policy, Demography and Sociology and promote utilization of research results; 

 

• Organize regular meetings of the R&D Advisory Committees and implementation of its recommendation; 

• Facilitate process of call and review proposal to NFAST for research grants applications to be submitted to the R&D Advisory Committees on related fields; 

• Harmonize the work of the R&D Advisory Committee on related filed in line with other R&D Advisory Committees; 

• Any other duties assigned by the Director General. 

1.1.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD in Economics, Demography, Sociology, Education or other related fields in social sciences; 

• Published not less than 10 papers in recognized journal with demonstrated related work experience of at least 8 years in research ideally gained in a business environment where team work and flexibility were paramount. 

1.1.3  SALARY SCALE: COSS 14

1.2 CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION) – 1 POST-RE- 

ADVERTIZED

1.2.1 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. 

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• 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. 

1.2.3 REMUNERATION 

• This position holds salary scale of: COSS 13 

1.3 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT – 1 POST-RE-ADVERTIZED 

1.3.1 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. 

1.3.2 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; 

 

1.3.3 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 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.    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.