Executive Director

Tanzania Global Learning Agency (TaGLA) 

Job Description

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/B/41
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat was established in accordance with section No.29 (1) of the Public Service (Amendment) Act No.18 of 2007. One of the main functions of this organ is to advertise vacant posts occurring in the Public Service and conduct recruitment process.
On behalf of the President’s Office Public Service Management (Tanzania Global Learning Agency – TaGLA), the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant posts in various public institutions as shown below.
1.0 TANZANIA GLOBAL LEARNING AGENCY (TaGLA)
Tanzania Global Learning Agency is a newly established agency under Government notice No. 445 under the Executive Agency Act No. 7 of 2005 (Cap 346 of the Tanzania laws).
1.1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1.1.1 REPORTING
Reports to the Permanent Secretary President’s Office Public Service Management

1.1.2 HEADQUATERS
TaGLA’s Headquarters, Dar es Salaam
1.1.3 JOB PURPOSE
He/she shall be the head of the Executive Agency and responsible for the implementation of Ministerial Policies through the Agency.
1.1.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Responsible for overall management of the Agency;
 To be accounting officer of the Agency;
 To prepare and submit the Strategic and Business Plans of the Agency and associated budgets to the MAB;
 To implement the approved Agency plans;
 To undertake performance reporting;
 To assess performance reviews of the Agency;
 To manage external relations of the Agency;
 To mange day to day operations of the Agency;
 To be the Secretary to the MAB and
 To be a liason between TaGLA and PO-PSM
1.1.5 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 At least Masters Degree in ICT/e-Education/Business Administration.
 Minimum of ten (10) years experience in which five (5) should be in senior management position in related field
 Knowledge of the Public Service
 Fluent in both English and Swahili
1.1.6 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania
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 observe the age limit indicated for each position.
iv. The title of the position applied for should be 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 who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiii. Dead line for application is 13th April, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xiv. Application letters should be written in English
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.