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Flag & Port State Control Officer I-Mtwara

The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a Government
Regulatory Authority established by the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory
Authority Act, CAP 413. SUMATRA’s role is to regulate, promote and facilitate availability
of efficient, safe, quality and reliable transport services in the Surface and Marine
Transport sub-sectors through competitive and fair trade practices.
SUMATRA is an equal opportunity employer and intends to recruit qualified, competent,
dynamic and self-motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions in the
Procurement Management Unit, Corporate Communication Unit, Directorate of Maritime
Safety & Security Services, and the Directorate of Ports & Shipping Regulation:

FLAG & PORT STATE CONTROL OFFICER I (Mara & Mtwara) - 2 Posts -REF No. 703
Flag & Port State Control Officer I reports to Manager, Maritime Registration, Survey
& Control

Duties and Responsibilities
i) Support the survey and marking of vessels before registration or licensing;
ii) Make arrangements pertaining to registration, licensing, mortgages and liens
and any other matters relating to the registration or licensing of vessels;
iii) Maintain central records of ships registered of licensed vessels and monitor the
registration or licensing trends;
iv) Monitor the implementation of safety standards by vessels;
v) Prepare individual objectives/targets and performance standards are
developed as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation
with the immediate superior; and
vi) Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications and Requirements
• Holder of University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, Maritime
Transportation, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical
Engineering, or equivalent qualification;
• Master on a ships up to 3000GT (STCW regulation II/2) or Chief Engineer Officer
on ships up to 3000kW propulsion power (STCW regulation III/3);
• Possess basic knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
application, such as; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Power point &
Outlook;
• At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in a reputable institution
specifically under maritime sector


CANDIDATES’ ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ABOVE VACANT POSITIONS TO BE FILLED:
All Candidates must:
• Demonstrate highest degree of integrity;
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
• Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with
tight schedules and deadlines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidates will be employed on Unspecified Period of Contract
(Permanent and Pensionable Terms). However, the employment will only be
confirmed after completion of six (6) months’ probation period with candidate’s
successful performance.

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications should be on APPLICANTS’ HANDWRITING indicating the REFERENCE
NUMBER (Ref. No.) of the application, accompanied with detailed CURRICULUM
VITAE (CV) providing NAMES, POSITIONS and detailed CONTACTS OF THREE (3)
RELIABLE REFEREES, and copies of relevant CERTIFICATES and TRANSCRIPTS.

Application letter and the envelope should bear the Ref. No. of the post applied.
Application without Ref. No. will not be considered.
Applications with statement/Provisional results or Statements of Results from the
Issuing Authority (e.g. NECTA, University, College) where the Certificates have
already been issued will not be considered, thus, need not to apply.


Application should be submitted in envelope to the address below not later than
Monday, 4th May, 2015 at 1700 Hrs. Any application received after the due date
will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.
DIRECTOR GENERAL,
SUMATRA HEAD OFFICE,
MAWASILIANO HOUSE,
ALI HASSAN MWINYI RD/NKOMO ST.
P. O. BOX 3093,
DAR ES SALAAM.