3 Job Positions At Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
ABOUT TANZANIA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TAFORI)
Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI) is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. It was established by Act of Parliament No.5 of 1980 with a broad mandate of conducting and coordinating forestry research in all fundamental aspects of sustainable forest production and utilization in relation to the conservation of natural forests and plant genetic resources.
POSITION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN GRADE II (1 POST)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist researchers in carrying our research/technical programmes by conducting laboratory/field tests and keeping proper records of the results
ii. To operate and maintain laboratory/field equipment
iii. To coordinate and maintain laboratory quality control
iv. To receive, extract and record samples for laboratory investigation
v. To prepare laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and investigation
vi. To maintain list of laboratory equipment
vii. To carry out laboratory verification and examination of samples collected from the field and record the results under the supervision of Senior Laboratory Technician.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Certificate in Secondary Education (CSE), Diploma in Forestry or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must possess knowledge in computer programs applicable in research data processing and analysis.
REMUNERATION: PGSS 4 Salary Scale
POSITION: DRIVER GRADE II (2POSTS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Responsible for driving Institute’s Motor Vehicles;
ii. Keeping motor vehicles in good condition and reports immediately any defects to supervisor;
iii. Carries out minor mechanical repairs;
iv. To diagnosis the vehicle when possible, report on the technical irregulars so that they can be rectified;
v. Checking to ensure that items such as tyres, lights, brakes and horn and tool kit are in proper working order and vehicle is kept in clean condition;
vi. Checking to ensure that the Motor vehicle has sufficient fuel, water, break, fluid, battery water and tyre pressure;
vii. Maintaining motor vehicle log books according to laid down regulations;
viii. Checking to ensure that vehicle and goods are properly locked and secured at all times;
ix. To drive all types of vehicles and to keep record of the movements of vehicles
x. Carries out basic mechanical repair and car servicing
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Form IV Certificate with passes Kiswahili and English, must have a valid Class C Driving License and must possess Trade Test Grade II/ Advanced Drivers Grade II certificate from a recognized Institute such as NIT or VETA.
REMUNERATION: POSS 3 Salary Scale
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. All posts are in contract terms of three years;
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:-
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
• Birth certificate;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter
through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
xiii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiv. A signed application lettershould be written either in Swahili or English andAddressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xv. Deadline for application is 18th March, 2021;
xvi. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
HOW TO APPLY: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise
