Nyasa District Council in Tanzania is hiring for various positions: Village Executives, Records Management Assistants, Drivers, Office Assistants, and Community Development Assistants. This is your chance to make a positive impact in your community and grow professionally. Visit ajiratimes.com for more details and application instructions. Apply now and join our dynamic team!
Through a new employment permit with Ref. No. FA. 97/288/01/09 dated June 25, 2024, the Nyasa District Council is inviting applications for various positions from Tanzanian citizens. The available positions and their details are as follows:
1. Records Management Assistant II – 5 Positions
Job Responsibilities
- Register incoming letters in the registry.
- Register outgoing letters from the institution.
- Distribute files to executives.
- Receive returned files from executives.
- Retrieve records/files needed by executives.
- Return files to the shelves/cabinets or other storage locations.
- Track file circulation within the institution.
Qualifications
- Must have completed Form Four (IV) or Form Six (VI) education.
- Must have a Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Records Management from a recognized institution.
- Must have computer skills.
Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS C1 per month.
2. Village Executive III – 20 Positions
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary officer and executive of the Village Government.
- Oversee the protection and safety of citizens and their property.
- Coordinate and manage village development planning.
- Act as the secretary for all village council meetings and committees.
- Interpret and implement policies, laws, and regulations.
- Prepare and submit work performance reports and mobilize residents for development initiatives.
- Chair the village technical experts meeting.
- Manage, collect, and store all village records and documents.
- Chair the village heads of technical departments.
- Receive, listen to, and resolve citizen conflicts.
- Oversee the formulation of village by-laws.
- Report to the Ward Executive.
Qualifications
- Must have completed Form Four (IV) or Form Six (VI) education.
- Must have a Certificate or NTA Level 5 in any of the following fields: Administration, Law, Community Education, Financial Management, Community Development, or Arts and Sciences from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS B1 per month.
3. Driver II – 4 Positions
Job Responsibilities
- Inspect the vehicle before and after the trip to ensure safety.
- Transport employees to various work destinations.
- Perform minor vehicle repairs.
- Collect and distribute various documents.
- Record all trips in the travel logbook.
- Clean the vehicle.
Qualifications
- Must have completed Form Four education.
- Must have a Class C or E driving license and have at least one year of driving experience without causing accidents.
- Must have attended Basic Driving Course training from VETA, NIT, or any other government-recognized institution.
Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS B1 per month.
4. Office Assistant II – 3 Positions
Job Responsibilities
- Type letters, reports, and both ordinary and confidential documents.
- Receive visitors and assess their needs and direct them to the appropriate office.
- Keep records of appointments, events, visitors, meeting dates, travel schedules, and other tasks.
- Retrieve necessary files and documents for task execution.
- Receive and distribute files to relevant departments.
- Collect, store, and return files to appropriate sections.
- Prepare notes and organize meetings.
- Prepare a list of office equipment needs.
Qualifications
- Must have completed Form Four or Six education.
- Must have a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or an NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies.
- Must have passed 100 words per minute in shorthand for both Swahili and English.
- Must have office computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Internet, Email, and Publisher from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS C1 per month.
5. Community Development Assistant II – 8 Positions
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and planning development projects in the area.
- Facilitate the provision and acquisition of training related to development issues.
- Participate in implementing development activities.
- Educate the community about volunteer work.
- Prepare and submit monthly community development reports to the village leadership and supervisor.
- Assist in forming community and development groups.
- Identify and empower poor households to improve their economy using local resources.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must have a Certificate in Community Development from a recognized institution in any of the following fields: Community Development, Sociology, Development Studies, Project Planning and Management, Gender and Development, or Rural Development.
Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS B1 per month.
General Conditions:
Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45, except for current government employees. Disabled applicants are encouraged to apply and must specify their disability in the job application system for information purposes. All applications must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a functional address, reliable phone numbers, email address, and three reputable referees.
Current government employees must route their applications through their employers, ensuring their employer’s satisfaction. Applications must include copies of verified education and professional certificates. Foreign degree holders must ensure their certificates are verified by the relevant authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTE).
Applicants who have been dismissed from public service are not allowed to apply unless they have permission from the Chief Secretary. Submission of false information will lead to legal action. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. Application deadline is August 2, 2024. Attach a signed application letter along with copies of education certificates, and address it to:
Executive Director (W),
Nyasa District Council
Nyerere Road,
P.O. Box 90,
Mbamba Bay,
57582 Nyasa – Ruvuma
All applications must be submitted electronically through the following address: https://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (This address is also available on the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website in the ‘Recruitment Portal’ section). Applications submitted outside the specified procedure will not be considered. This announcement is also available on the council’s website: www.nyasadc.go.tz and the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website.
Issued by:
Khalid A. Khalif
Executive Director (W)
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