Manager of Fishing Operation Unit at Tanzania Fisheries Corporation

Job Position Manager of Fishing Operation Unit at Tanzania Fisheries Corporation (TAFICO)

Tanzania Fisheries Corporation (TAFICO) is a Government entity under The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries stablished under the President Establishment Order of 2019 following the Government decision to revoke the Tanzania Fisheries Corporation which has been in operation for the past 23 years. Initially, TAFICO was established through Public Corporation Act No. 17 of 1969 that was published in the Government Gazette Notice No. 58 of 1st March 1974 under Government Order No. 11 of 14th February 1974. The objective of re establishing TAFICO is to develop the fishing industry in the country

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To plan, maintain and implement fishing routines and types of fishing;

ii. To keep routine records on fishing gear, vessel and crew;

iii. To prepare maintenance and cleanliness schedule for fishing gear;

iv. To acquire required permits to undertake fishing activities;

v. To carryout fishing (include harvesting of aquatic flora) in the natural water bodies in Tanzanian Territorial Waters, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and High Seas as well as in other countries depending on the acquired permits according to Fisheries Legislation;

vi. To design, make, maintain and repair fishing gear on land and on board vessels;

vii. To acquire required accessories for fishing gear;

viii. To prepare and implement Vessel Management Guidelines, plan, routine check-ups, servicing, repairs and maintenance to facilitate fleet operations;

ix. To facilitate and maintain crew safety on board vessel and on land according to established standards;

x. To facilitate provision of first aid, life-saving and catering services for fishing fleet and crew;

xi. To prepare and implement maintenance and cleanliness schedule for vessels;

xii. To maintain safety for vessels at sea, anchorage and on port;

xiii. To collaborate with the Fisheries Competent Authority regarding Fisheries Observers, Inspectors, Vessel Monitoring Systems and fisheries resource data for Fisheries Statistics;

xiv. To facilitate dry docking of vessels;

xv. To identify, acquire and maintain facilities and accessories required for proper functioning of cold storage, ice plant, floating jetty, electrical equipment and other related machinery on land and on board vessels;

xvi. To produce and supply ice for own use and for other users;

xvii. To provide technical support and produce spare parts and services for running of vessels and machinery;

xviii.To provide advice to Corporate on technical services; and

xix. To maintain land based transport vessels to facilitate smooth marketing to distant markets within and abroad.

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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Masters Degree in either Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Master- fisherman, Nautical Science or Marine Science with working experience of at least ten (10) years, two (2) of which must be at managerial level in reputable organization. Must be registered with relevant Profession Board where applicable.

REMUNERATION PGSS 13

The Deadline for Receiving application is 06th October 2021

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