DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION- (RE-ADVERTISED)

THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK (ISW)
The Institute Of Social Work is one of the institutions of higher learning in Tanzania
which was established in 1974 by Act No. 26 of 1973 (as amended by Miscellaneous
Act No. 13 of 2002). The Institute is under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and
is located at Kijitonyama in Dar-es-Salaam. The Institute was established to provide
qualified human resources for strengthening social welfare services delivery system in
Tanzania. It is accredited with the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) as
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an institute of higher learning to conduct training programmes in the fields of social
work, industrial relations and human resources management.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION- (RE-ADVERTISED)
28.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Be responsible to the Rector in respect of such matters of technical education
administration and delivery
• Head directorate of Planning, finance and Administration
• Supervise and maintain acceptable standards of discipline of staff accordingly.
• Facilitate learning (by teaching) of academic programmes in the institute.
• Be responsible to Rector for the general administration and personnel
management of the institute
• Advise Rector on all administrative, legal, personnel and financial matters
• Be responsible for formulating accounting policies and procedures of the institute,
submitting budgets, audited accounts, and
• Perform any other duties which the Rector may assign
28.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• PhD Degree (NTA Level 10 or equivalent)
• At least three (3) years at Lecturer level plus three (3) peer reviewed publications
• A registered professional with at least ten years preferably in Research or
Consultancy with Doctoral degree in relevant field; five (5) consultancy/research
reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth.
OR
• Senior Lecturer
• Masters degree (NTA Level 9 or equivalent
• At least three (3) years at Lecturer level plus five (5) peer reviewed publications
• A registered professional with at least twenty (20) years working experience
preferably in research/consultancy with Master degree in relevant field; ten (10)
consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth.
28.1.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale
28.1.4 TENURE OF OFFICE
Director of Finance and Administration the institute shall hold office for a term of four (4)
years and may be re-appointed consecutively for one more term of four years.

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/D/24 26th March, 2013

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,

should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having

reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

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iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this

advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the

subject of the application letter and 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 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 9th April, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on the date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING

ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu

Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika

Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma

P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.