Full-Time Assistant Lecturers-8 Posts and Tutorial Assistants-8 Posts

The Local Government Training Institute (LGTI)

Job Description

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/B/69 23rd April, 2012
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 Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (Local Government Training Institute), the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant in various public institutions as shown below.
1.0 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Local Government Training Institute (LGTI) is a higher learning institution under the Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG). The institute was established by Act of Parliament No 26 of 1994, as a body corporate, to provide training, research, advisory and consultancy services in the fields of local government finance, administration and management. As such, the institute falls under the subject sector of Business and Management. The said subject sector includes Accountancy, Financial Management, Materials Management, Human Resource Management Law, and other related subjects.
1.1 ASSISTANT LECTURERS – 8 POSTS
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Teaching up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
 Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercises;
 Conducts Research, Seminars and case studies;
 Carries out Consultancy and community services under supervision;
 Supervise Students Projects;
 Prepares teaching manual; and
 Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1.1.2.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT – 1 POST
 Masters Degree in Local Government Administration and must have obtained an upper second with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree in Local Government Administration from a recognized higher learning Institution.
1.1.2.2 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE – 3 POSTS
 Masters Degree in Accounting and Finance and must have obtained an upper second with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree in Local Government Accounting and Finance from a recognized higher learning Institution.
1.1.2.3 COMPUTER – 1 POST
 Masters Degree in either Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology or Information Technology and must have obtained an upper second class with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree in Computer Science or Information and Communication Technology from a recognized higher learning Institution.
1.1.2.4 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – 2 POSTS
 Masters Degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration – Human Resource Management and must have obtained an upper second class with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration – Human Resource Management from a recognized higher learning Institution.


1.1.2.5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 1 POST
 Masters Degree in Community Development or Rural Development and must have obtained an upper second class with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree in Community Development from a recognized higher learning Institution.
1.1.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale – PHTS 8

1.2 TUTORIAL ASSISTANTS – 8 POSTS
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Teaching up to NTA level 6 (Ordinary Diploma);
 Assist in conducting tutorial and practical exercises for students under close supervision;
 Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercises;
 Assist in conducting Research, under close supervision;
 Carries out Consultancy and community services under close supervision; and
 Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1.2.2.1 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – 1 POST
 Bachelor degree in Public Administration, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.2.2 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT – LAW – 1 POST
 Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.2.3 MARKETING/ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 1 POST
 Bachelor degree in Marketing or Entrepreneurship with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.2.4 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – 2 POSTS
 Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.2.5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 1 POST
 Bachelor degree in Community Development with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.2.6 PLANNING – 1 POST
 Bachelor degree in Regional Planning, Economics or Project Planning with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.2.7 COMMUNICATION SKILLS – 1 POST
 Bachelor degree in Linguistics with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized higher learning Institution
1.2.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale – PHTS 6 4


1.3 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GRADE II – 3 POSTS
1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Control and prepare accounts up to trial balance;
 Ensure that all accounting documents are properly filed;
 Prepare invoices from bills;
 Prepare revenue accounts schedules and reconciliation;
 Prepare monthly pay slips for each employee, and keeps records and pay-roll registers;
 Remit net salaries to employees’ respective banks;

1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from recognized Institution


1.4 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II – 1 POST
1.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Receive and pay cash, cheques, and salary tax computation;
 Prepare bank reconciliation of imprest;
 Post and balance ledger accounts;
 Write payment vouchers and cheques of small amount and posts to vote books; and
 Perform other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.
1.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Certificate Course in Accountancy and Finance or Accounting Technician Certificate from recognized Institution
1.4.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale – PGSS 6

1.5 ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR II – 1 POST
1.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Carry out periodical inspection of the physical asset;
 Carry out investigation in any case of theft, fraud and misappropriation;
 Inspect payment and retirement of imprests;
 Inspect ordering and payment local goods and service;
 Check maintenance of vote book;
 Check bank reconciliation; and
 Perform other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.
1.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from recognized Institution
1.5.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale – PGSS 13

1.6 HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II – 1 POST
1.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Collect, analyse, tabulate and maintain personnel records and statistics;
 Assist in the preparation of manpower development plans;
 Oversee the day to day smooth running of the Registries;
 Advice on disciplinary matters to junior staff;
 Deal with protocol functions;
 Oversee the general cleanliness of office premises; and
 Perform other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

1.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in either Public Administration or Human Resources Management from recognized Institution.
1.6.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale – PGSS 13

1.7 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER II – 1 POST
1.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Assist in routine public relations activities such as writing features for the Institute Newsletter, carrying out photographic assignments;
 Report public criticism and complaints to his or her supervisor;
 Coordinate awareness activities for Institute;
 Prepare annual reports, booklets, brochures, speeches and prospectus;
 Assist in organizing official functions and tours for the Institute’s visitors; and
 Perform other duties assigned by his or her supervisor.
1.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in either Mass Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from recognized Institutions.
1.7.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale – PGSS 13

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old
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 apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
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 affixed at the top-centre of the first page 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 30th 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 Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 7th May, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xvi. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
katika Secretariat
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.