TFNC JOBS MARCH 2013

TANZANIA FOOD AND NUTRITION CENTRE – TFNC
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a Government Institution under the
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Centre is responsible for spreading nutrition
activities in the country with the objectives of controlling and reducing all forms of
malnutrition.

19.1 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT I - 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in attending to both internal and external auditors and answering audit
queries;
• Prepare journal vouchers;
• Conduct in service training in appropriate fields of competence;
• perform any other duties assigned.
• Participate in valuation of fixed and movable assets of the centre;
• Establish accounting codes;
• Participate in project financial analysis and preparation of management accounting
information;
• Assist in determining the financial requirements of the centre;
• Conduct in service training in appropriate fields of competence;
• Prepare centre’s budgets;
• Participate in valuation of fixed and movable assets of the centre;
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• Establish accounting codes;
• Participate in project financial analysis and preparation of management accounting
information;
• Supervise all supplies activities;
• Initiate preparation of financial regulations;
• Conduct in-service training in appropriate fields of competence;
• Perform any other duties assigned.
19.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• CPA (T) or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least five (5) years of
working experience at a senior position in a reputable organization, and must be
registered with NBAA as Associate Certified Public Accountant or Fellow Certified
Public Accountant in Public Practice.
19.1.3 REMUNERATION: Salary scale PGSS 18 – 19

19.2 SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER I – FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1 POST -
(RE-ADVERTISED)
19.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To carry out consumer needs assessment;
• To design and develop food science research proposals;
• To participate in dissemination of research findings
• To design and implement interventions
• To participate in adopting new analytical methods in food science
• To prepare and implement programme plans
• To prepare progress reports on project and programme plans
• To perform any other duties assigned.
19.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related
Fields from a recognized institution with at least ten (10) years of research work
experience in a reputable organization and at least four (4) publications after
attaining Masters Degree.
• Entry point for Masters Graduates with twelve (12) years research work
experience and five (5) publications after Masters Degree will be PRSS 17.
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19.2.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale
PRSS 16 – 17

19.3 SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER II – FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1
POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To review analytical methods in food science and technology;
• To participate in preparation of project plans and budgets;
• To participate in preparation of project progress reports;
• To conduct in service training for in house and other service providers
• To supervise carrying out food science analysis
• To perform any other duties assigned.
19.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related
Fields from a recognized institution with at least six (6) years of research work
experience in a reputable organization and two (2) publications after attaining
Masters Degree.
• Entry point for Masters Graduates with eight (8) years research experience and
three (3) publications after attaining Masters Degree will be PRSS 15.
19.3.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale PRSS
14–15

19.4 SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER I – NUTRITION - 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare project progress reports
• Conduct in-service training for in house and other service providers
• Participate in developing research proposals;
• Perform any other duties assigned
• Prepare project proposals, budget and action plans;
• Monitor and evaluate project progress and impact;
• Carry out research and surveys;
• Prepare regular project reports
• Coordinate research activities
• Provide consultancy services in nutrition
19.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in either Human Nutrition, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition),
Public Health or related fields, from a recognized institution with at least ten (10)
years of research work experience in a reputable organization and at least four (4)
publications after attaining Masters Degree.
• Entry point for Masters Graduates with twelve (12) years research work experience
and five (5) publications after Masters Degree will be PRSS 17.
19.4.3 REMUNERATION: Salary scale PRSS 16 - 17

19.5 RESEARCH OFFICER I – NUTRITION - 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in developing research methodologies on nutrition;
• Assist in preparing project progress reports
• Assist in developing research proposals;
• Participate in dissemination of research findings;
• Participate in carrying out nutrition interventions;
• Perform any other duties assigned.
• Participating in preparing project progress reports
• Participate in-service training for in house and other service providers
• Assist in planning nutritional interventions;
• Participate in developing research proposals;
• Perform any other duties assigned
19.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in either Human Nutrition, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition),
Public Health or related fields, from a recognized institution.
• Entry point for Masters Graduates with three (3) years research experience and
one (1) publication will be PRSS 13.
19.5.3 REMUNERATION: Salary scale PRSS 12 - 13

19.6 PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER – FOOD SCIENCE - 1 POST
(RE-ADVERTISED)
19.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Promote research collaboration in Food Technology with national and
international organizations;
• Carry out consumer needs assessment;
• Participate in conducting in service training for in house and other service
providers;
• Coordinate formulation and evaluation of food recipes;
• Develop methodologies and their application to product development, food
processing and preservation;
• Train entrepreneurs engaging food processing and preservation;
• Review processes in product development, food processing and preservation;
• Provide consultancy services in Food Science and Technology;
• Participate in drawing up and reviewing policies legislations and regulations
governing the food industry
• Participate in designing and food tables, and reviewing standards;
• Develop and coordinate research in Food Technology;
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of nutrition policies
regulations, and plans;
• Coordinate and participate in-service training for in house and other service
providers;
• Supervise training on food processing, preservation and product development;
• Provide consultancy services;
• Perform any other duties assigned.
19.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related Fields from a
recognized institution with research work experience of at least four (4) years in
research work after PhD and must have published at least five (5) publications
after PhD.
19.6.3 REMUNERATION: Salary scale PRSS 20

19.7 SENIOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY I – 1POST - (READVERTISED)
19.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To manage confidential files and records;
• To perform any other duties assigned.
• To maintain appointments;
• To assist in keeping safe custody and in proper use all secretarial office
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equipments;
• To participate in on-job training;
• To perform any other duties assigned.
19.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Secretarial Service with at least eight (8) years of working experience
in a reputable organization and who has a Certificate in Office Management.
19.7.3 REMUNERATION: Salary scale PGSS 16 – 17

19.8 RESEARCH OFFICER I – STATISTICS - 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To participate in research and initiate the use of research findings in alleviating
nutritional problems;
• To participate in developing research methodologies and application of research
findings;
• To perform any other duties assigned.
19.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in Statistics from a recognized institution. Entry point for Masters
Graduates with three (3) years research experience and one (1) publication will
be PRSS 13.
19.8.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale
PRSS 12–13

19.9 SENIOR DRIVER I 2 POSTS - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To monitor, evaluate and report vehicles performances and related costs;
• To prepare vehicle service schedules;
• To perform any other duties assigned.
19.9.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Holder of at least Form IV Certificate, valid Driving License Class “C” and must
have basic certificate in driving from NIT or its equivalent with clean record in
driving of at least ten (10) years of working experience.
19.9.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale
POSS 8/PGSS 7

19.10 SENIOR SECURITY GUARD I 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
19.10.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist in investigations and taking accused to court;
• To conduct on job training;
• To perform any other duties assigned.
19.10.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Holder of Form IV Certificate who has attended Peoples Militia/National Service
Course or Advanced Militia course/Police Certificate from Moshi Training Centre
or its Equivalent from a recognized institution with at least seven (7) years of
working experience in reputable organisations.
19.10.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale POSS
8/PGSS 7

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.