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NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
(NACTE)
ADVERTISEMENT OF JOB VACANCY FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE COUNCIL
The National
Council for Technical Education (NACTE) is a body corporate established
by Act of Parliament, Cap. 129. The Act provides a legal framework for
the Council to build an efficient national qualifications system which
will ensure that ensuring that products from technical institutions are
of high quality and respond to changing needs of the labour market as
well as technological innovations in the world. NACTE is thus a
multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral body which is empowered to
coordinate and oversee the provision of Technical Education and Training
in all technical institutions in Tanzania, delivering courses at
technician, semi-professional and professional levels leading to
National Technical Awards (NTA) certificates, diplomas, degrees and
other related awards.
In order to
effectively fulfill that mandate and meet its objectives and planned
activities, the Council seeks applications from qualified persons for
the post of Executive Secretary.
2.0 JOB PURPOSE
The Executive
Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council who shall
be appointed and be responsible to the Governing Council for
implementing the policies of the Council including planning,
coordinating and controlling all functions and activities within the
framework and instructions laid down by the Council in accordance with
the Act.
3.0 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Qualifications and experience
The applicant
should be a holder of Doctorate Degree in one of the fields covered by
Council’s Subject Boards i.e. Science and Allied Technologies (SAT);
Business, Tourism and Planning (BTP); Health and Allied Sciences (HAS);
and Teaching and Learning Facilitation (TLF). Moreover the aspiring
candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) years working experience at
senior managerial level in management of tertiary education level
preferably in technical and vocational training institutions. The
Applicant should not be more than 55 years by January 2017, the age
which can allow him/her to serve the Council for at least one term of
tenure in Office before reaching the age of compulsory retirement.
Registration at professional level by a relevant professional body,
where applicable, will be an added advantage..
3.2 Skills and Competences
(i) Professional requirement
The Candidate
should have ability to oversee and produce analytical reports on
projects and programmes; show a high-level of managerial competence; be
proud in work and achievements; be conscientious and efficient in
meeting commitments, have a wide knowledge and understanding of
Technical Education and Training system, observing deadlines and
achieving results.
(ii) Skills requirement
The Candidate
should have strong leadership, administrative and organizational
capacity; excellent command of both spoken and written Kiswahili and
English; literacy in and knowledge of a wide range of computer packages
and should have a strong interpersonal skills and integrity, including
excellent negotiation skills.
4.0 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Chief
Executive of the Council, the Executive Secretary shall be responsible
for the general direction, leadership, administration and supervision of
the Council's resources and operations. Specifically his/her main
duties shall include inter alia to:
(a) Develop policies for approval by the Council;
(b) Ensure implementation of the policies and procedures of the Council;
(c) Liaise with other relevant bodies with purpose of providing strategic advice on the development of Technical Education and Training;
(d) Organize and service meetings of the Council;
(e) Serve as Accounting Officer of the Council;
(f) Direct the operations of the Secretariat; and
(g) Serve any other duties assigned by the Council/Government.
5.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The tenure of office for the Executive Secretary will be three (3) years contract renewable depending satisfactory performance.
6.0 REMUNERATION
Attractive
package and other fringe benefits will be provided in accordance with
the existing NACTE Regulations, Scheme of Service and relevant circulars
from the Government as may be given from time to time.
7.0 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMISSION
Applicants should submit their applications including:
(a) Letter of motivation to take up this post;
(b) Certified copies of degree awards and other professional credentials;
(c) Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV);
(d) Membership Certificates from Professional Bodies;
(e) Letter of support from the current or previous employer; and
(f) Complete names and contacts of three referees.
The applications should be posted by registered mail. The deadline for submission of the applications is 15th October, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and should be addressed to:
The Chairman,
National Council for Technical Education,
P. O. Box 14942, Dar-es-Salaam,
Tanzania.
Tel: 255-22-2136205 / 2122836
Fax: 255-22-2115373
E-Mail: mlote_steven@yahoo.com
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