TANZANIA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(TAFORI)

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) is a Parastatal
Organization under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
established by Act No. 5 of 1980 with a broad mandate of conducting
and coordinating research in all aspects of forest Production and
Utilization.
TAFORI with its Headquarters at Kingolwira in Morogoro Municipality
has seven Research Centres located at: Kibaha, Lushoto, Moshi,
Dodoma, Tabora, Malya and Mufindi.
Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) invites qualified
Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post.
Post - Centre Director

(4 Posts) (re advertised) PRSS 7.1

1.1 Qualifications
Holder of Ph.D. degree in forestry or related Biological Sciences from a
recognized University who attained a minimum of an Upper Second
Class Honors degree at undergraduate level with at least 8 years of
research experience, 6 years of administrative experience and at least 8
retrievable scientific publications refereed in recognized Journal(s).

OR
Holder of M.Sc. degree in Forestry or related Biological Sciences from a
recognized University who attained a minimum of an Upper Second
Class Honors degree at undergraduate level with more than 8 years of
research experience, 5 years of administrative experience and at least 8
good scientific publications refereed in recognized Journal(s).
Must possess knowledge in Computer programs applicable in research
data processing and analysis.
1.2 Personal Attributes
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of principles of new public
management and familiar with research reforms. Good leadership skills
and qualities. Able to communicate with proven interpersonal skills.
Experience in the critical management skills of transformation
leadership, action planning, performance and total quality management,
team building, decision making, problem solving and change
management
1.3 Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Accounting Officer of the Centre.
2. Responsible to the Director General on all Financial,
Administrative/Human Resources and Research matters of the
Centre.
3. In charge for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling of
the activities of the Centre.
4. Ensures the Centers research and other administrative activities
are of the highest quality and order and reflect the Institutes
priorities
5. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of technical,
financial
and
administrative/Human
Resources
policies/directives/guidelines given by the Institute.
6. Prepares financial and Human Resource estimates for the Centre.
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7. Prepares quarterly/annual reports on the Centres activities.

8. Identifies and initiates research and development program
proposals and submit recommendations to the Director General.
9. Any other duties related to official responsibilities assigned by the
supervisor.
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All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania.

Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae
(CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone
numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in
this advertisement.
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 training Certificates.
- One recent passport size photo
- Copy of birth certificate.
Testimonial, partial transcripts and results slips will not be
accepted
Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information
in the CV will necessitate legal action.
Applicants currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for
whatever reason should not apply.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their
reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or
advanced level of Secondary School Education should be certified
by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
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Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by the

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
Application letters should be handwritten in English.
The applicants age should not exceed 45 years by July, 2015.
Application letters hand delivery or by email is not acceptable.
Deadline for application is fourteen (14) days from the first
appearance of this advertisement in the newspapers.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and informed of the
date for the interview.
Applicants who applied for this post in the first advertisement
need not to reapply.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration: The post attract excellent remuneration according to the

Government Salary PRSS 7.1 and other benefits attached to the Post
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:

Director General,
Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI),
Plot No. 1 Block A/MG/LD 664,
Morogoro - Dar es Salaam Highway,
Kingolwira,
P. O. Box 1854,
MOROGORO - TANZANIA.
Tel: 255 23 260 44 98
Fax: 255 23 260 37 25
E-mail: tafori@taforitz.org