36 Job Opportunities Are Vacant For The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS)

On behalf of Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 36 vacant posts mentioned below.

1.0 TANZANIA FOREST SERVICES AGENCY

Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) is a semi-autonomous Government Agency

established through Government Notice No. 269 of 30th July, 2010 under Executive

Agency Act (Cap. 245) as amended from time to time. The Agency implements the

National Forest and Beekeeping Policy of 1998 and the Forest Act (Cap 323 R.E of 2002)

and Beekeeping Act Cap 224 R.E of 2002 which provide the legal framework for the

management of forests and bee resources. The agency is among four units forming the

Wildlife and Forest Conservation Service established by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous

Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2020.

The Headquarters is located in Dar es Salaam at Mpingo House, Ivory Room premises

along Nyerere Road. TFS operates in seven zones as follows: Eastern zone (Kibaha in

Pwani Region), Southern zone (Masasi District in Mtwara Region), Southern Highlands

zone (Mbeya City in Mbeya Region), Northern zone (Same District in Kilimanjaro Region),

Western zone (Tabora Municipal in Tabora Region), Lake zone (Mwanza City in Mwanza

Region) and Central zone (Dodoma City in Dodoma Region). All operational matters of

the Agency are handled at the Zones, while the Headquarters deals with strategic

management issues.

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1.0.1 FOREST OFFICER II (1 - POST)

1.0.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To supervise planting and management of natural forests and plantations;

ii. To conduct research related to forestry or environment;

iii. To enforce forest policies and legislation;

iv. To build capacity of staff and stakeholders;

v. To conduct planning in forest and coordinate collection and analysis of forest

products statistics; and

vi. To carry out other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.

1.0.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Natural Resource Management,

Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry,

Agroforestry, Forest Resource Assessment and Management, Forest Management and

Nature Conservation, Wood Utilization, Forest Ecology, Forest Biology, Forest Economics

or Forest Engineering from a recognized institution. Must have basic knowledge in

computer applications.

1.0.4 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations

1.0.5 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 5

1.0.6 ASSISTANT FOREST OFFICER II (9 POSTS)

1.0.7 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To collect tree seed;

ii. To maintain tree seed collection tools and equipment;

iii. To raise seedlings and maintain tree nurseries;

iv. To prepare and distribute tree seed;

v. To maintain agency’s tree seed source;

vi. To provide pre-treatment to tree seed;

vii. To prepare periodic implementation reports; and

viii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by

Supervisor.

1.0.8 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Ordinary Diploma in one of the following fields; Forestry, Forest Management

and Nature Conservation or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institutions.

1.0.9 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations

1.0.10 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 4

1.0.11 ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POSTS)

1.0.12 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To assist in receiving and issuing material goods as per authorized requisition;

ii. To assist in preparing Goods Received Notes (GRN);

iii. To assist in maintaining stock control and accounts;

iv. To assist in preparing procurement plans;

v. To assist in drafting tender documents;

vi. To assist in preparing and maintaining store records; and

vii. To perform any other related duties assigned by supervisor.

1.0.13 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Ordinary Diploma in one of the following fields; Procurement and Supplies

Management, Material Management, Business Administration majoring in Procurement

and Logistics Management, Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from

recognized institutions. Must be registered by PSPBT as Procurement and Supplies

Technician or Procurement and Supplies Full Technician.

1.0.14 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 4

1.0.15 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations

1.0.16 FOREST ASSISTANT II (21 POSTS)

1.0.17 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To collect and good keeping of tree seeds;

ii. To tend tree seedlings and management of tree nurseries;

iii. To manage trees and forests; iv. To undertake patrols within the forests;

v. To inspect and grade forest products;

vi. To carry out menstruation in forest;

vii. To carry out forest extension services;

viii. To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.

1.0.18 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Form IV/VI plus Certificate in one of the following fields: Forestry, Mechanical

Wood Industry, Forest Industries Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

1.0.19 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations

1.0.20 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 3

1.0.21 PERSONAL SECRETARY II (2 POSTS)

1.0.22 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To make follow–up outstanding replies;

ii. To coordinate office requirements;

iii. To keep diary of events and appointments; iv. To ensure office orderliness

and neatness;

v. To take care of all facilities under one’s charge;

vi. To keep in custody confidential matters;

vii. To attend to telephone calls and takes messages;

viii. To ensure that the respective office is punctually open;

ix. To receive and distributes letters to respective officials;

x. To order and controls office stationery for the office;

xi. To receive and directs visitors; and

xii. To perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by

Supervisor.

1.0.23 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Form VI or Form IV Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in Kiswahili

and English, plus Certificate in Office Management/Secretarial Studies (NTA 5) with 100

w.p.m. shorthand speed and 50 w.p.m. typing speed, tabulation and manuscript stage II,

office procedure stage II plus knowledge in computer from a recognized Institution.

1.0.24 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations

1.0.25 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 3

1.0.26 TECHNICIAN II (ELECTRICAL) (1 POST)

1.0.27 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To repair and carry out preventive maintenance of electrical equipment and

electrical installation systems;

ii. To carry out Electrical Installation works as per design;

iii. To perform periodic electrical testing to electrical equipment;

iv. To attend site meetings and site inspection; and

v. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

1.0.28 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Electrical or

equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

1.0.29 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations.

1.0.30 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 4

1.0.31 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II (1 POST)

1.0.32 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To record and keep financial registry;

ii. To keep files with accounts records;

iii. To record and prepare payment vouchers and cheque and post them in vote

books;

iv. To send accounts documents and letters to the bank;

v. To prepare bank reconciliation statements; and

vi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by

Immediate Supervisor.

1.0.33 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Certificate in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, ATEC I or

equivalent qualification from recognised institution.

1.034 DUTY STATION: TFS Zones/Plantations

1.0.35 SALARY SCALE: TFSS 3

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age between 18 to

25 years for Certificates and Diploma holders; and 18 to 30 years for Graduates; ii.

All candidates shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.

iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable

contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

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

advertisement;

v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:-

> Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

> Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

> Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective

Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

> Birth certificate; vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly

not accepted:-

> Form IV and form VI results slips;

> Testimonials and all Partial transcripts; vii. An applicant must upload

recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter

through his respective employer;

ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not

apply;

x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level

education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania

(NECTA).

xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions

should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and

National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); xiii. An applicant with

special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;

xiv. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and

Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat,P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi/Asha Rose Migiro

Buildings - Dodoma.

xv. Deadline for application is 28th March, 2022;

xvi. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;

xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal

action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the

following address;http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise (This address also

can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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