TIRDO JOBS MARCH 2013

TANZANIA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (TIRDO)

Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO) is a multidisciplinary
research and development organization established by an Act of Parliament
No. 5 of 1979 and it became operational on 1st April, 1979. Its mandate is to assist the
industrial sector of Tanzania by providing technical expertise and support services to
upgrade their technology base. As well, carrying out applied research, for the
development of suitable technologies, and value addition to indigenous resources
through industrial processing.

9.1 RESEARCH OFFICER I (Engineer) – 1 POST
9.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To Carry out needs assessment study in research areas and also give baseline
information and provide report
• To develop research and development proposals and submit for funding
• To Implement approved projects during the prescribed time or
• Any other duties assigned by a supervisor.

9.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in engineering sciences, who attained a minimum of an upper
second class honors degree at undergraduate level.
• A working experience of at least 3 years in related work after attaining a Masters
degree.
• Candidate must have published at least one scientific publication after attaining a
Masters degree.
9.1.3 REMUNERATION:
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale and
Treasury Registrar’s Salary Directives. PRSS 5

9.2 SENIOR TECHNICIAN II (Chemistry/Environment) – 1 POST
9.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advise the head of division on the training requirements of technicians.
• Assist in identification and indentation of research materials needed and ensure
that they are properly used.
• Arrange for regular servicing of technical equipment’s and timely repairs of
damaged ones.
• Assist Research and Development officers in executing research programs by
handling operations that require high level of technical skills.
• Perform such administrative functions as may be delegated by the head of division.
• And any other duties as may assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

9.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Possession of FTC / Diploma in Science and Laboratory Technology from any
recognized Institution with 6 years of working experience.
• Must be Computer literate.

9.2.3 REMUNERATION: -
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale and
Treasury Registrar’s Salary Directives PGSS 10

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.