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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Vacancies - Tanzania Ports Authority

Tanzania Ports Authority has various vacant positions at different levels at the Headquarters/Dar es Salaam/Tanga and Mwanza Stations. These positions need to be filled immediately with suitably qualified Tanzanians.

Particulars related to the positions are as follows:-

  1. Post: Manager Board Affairs

Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Headquarters

Reporting to: The Executive Assistant to the Director General

Terms of Employment: Three years contract (renewable).

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

    1. Possession of a Degree in Law/Journalism/Mass Communication.

  1. Must be computer literate.
  2. Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
  3. At least 5 years in senior position in a similar job
  4. Masters Degree will be an added advantage

Duties:

  1. Maintains Board Minutes;
  2. Assists the Executive Assistant in following up of implementation of directives issued by the Board;
  3. Make arrangements and ensure availability of facilities and logistics for Board meetings;
  4. Provide secretarial services to management meeting;
  5. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Assistant.


      2. Post: Principal Officer Board Affairs

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Manager Board Affairs

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Possession of a Degree in Law/Journalism/Mass Communication.
  2. Must be computer literate.
  3. Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
  4. At least 5 years in senior position in a similar job
  5. Masters Degree will be an added advantage

Duties:

  1. Maintains Board Minutes;
  2. Assists the Executive Assistant in following up of implementation of directives issued by the Board;
  3. Make arrangements and ensure availability of facilities and logistics for Board meetings;
  4. Assists in provision of secretarial services for management meetings;
  5. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Assistant.





      3. Post: Principal Security Officer (ISPS Code Compliance)

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Chief of Security

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Possession of a Degree in Law/Criminology/Police Studies.
  2. Must be computer literate.
  3. Must have attended Police Officers Course
  4. At least 5 years in senior position in a similar job
  5. Masters Degree will be an added advantage

Duties:

  1. Assists the Chief of Security by providing inputs for developing ISPS standard procedures;
  2. Assists on all matters pertaining to staff and general administration of the Unit.
  3. Ensures that the ISPS Code procedures are documented;
  4. Undertake inspections on the status of the Code compliance;
  5. Prepare report on the status of ISPS Code compliance by TPA;
  6. Assists in liaising with external bodies on certification for ISPS Code compliance;
  7. Attends to criminal cases and presents them to police as per established procedures.
  8. Liaises with law enforcement agencies as necessary to facilitate implementation of the ISPS Code;
  9. Recommends security measures and regulations to be observed by all employees and customers.
  10. Coordinates relevant activities in all ports with regard to the ISPS Code;
  11. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

        4. Post: Senior Internal Auditor (Risk Management, ICT & Outstations)

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Internal Auditor

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Possession of degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or ICT

  1. CPA (T) and Registration with NBAA


  1. At least 3 years in the position of Officer in the field.

    DUTIES

  1. Conducts audits of information systems and inherent risks.
  2. Identifies, analyzes and reports inherent risks in all corporate activities.
  3. Evaluates inherent risks and their respective impact on assets, liquidity, profitability and employment motivation.
  4. Continuously assesses existing and potential exposures to risks.
  5. Prepares detailed audit plans for audit assignments.
  6. Conducts inspection exercise, surprise checks and end of the year inspection.
  7. Advises on the systems security controls that need to be put in place.
  8. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


        5. Post: Principal Supplies Officer -Stock Control

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Manager, Supplies and Inventory

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. CSP and Registered with NBMM
  4. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Coordinates the functions of Store Operations and Stock Control;
  2. Ensures that materials received from suppliers conform to quality and quantity as per official orders and company policies and procedures;
  3. Monitors stock consumptions and advises management on fast moving, slow moving and obsolete materials to facilitate disposal;
  4. Supervises placement of stores in respective locations;
  5. Supervises issuing of stores to indenters;
  6. Supervises, appraises staff and identifies their development and training need
  7. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

6. Post: Principal Supplies Officer - Tender Matters

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Supplies Manager (PMU Matters)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. CSP and Registered with NBMM
  4. At least 3 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Advises management on tender processes and requirements;
  2. Compiles the required inputs for tender processes and documentation, including specifications and selection criteria;
  3. Charts out the schedule of tender processing activities including evaluation committees and Tender Board meetings;
  4. Take records of proceedings of evaluation teams and Tender Board meetings;
  5. Processes procurement tenders as per approved company policies and procedures.
  6. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

7. Post: Senior Supplies Officer – Contract Compliance

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Supplies Officer (Contract Compliance)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. CSP and Registered with NBMM
  4. At least 3 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Follows up all supply contracts and ensure that the contracts are honored and timely.
  2. Maintains register of all contracts and monitors supply of ordered goods.
  3. Assists the Principal Supplies Officer in making contractual arrangements;
  4. Drafts contract documents on the basis of the Procurement Act and TPA policies;
  5. Make arrangements for negotiations, agreements and signing of contracts;
  6. Review terms and conditions of contracts in line with TPA policies and the law;
  7. Advise on compliance to terms and conditions of contracts;
  8. Identifies contract defaulters and report to the Principal Supplies Officer for further action;
  9. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time


8. Post: Senior Supplies Officer – Clearing and Forwarding

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Supplies Officer (Purchasing)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. CSP and Registered with NBMM
  4. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Opens file for every incoming Ship or Airway on which a shipment for the TPA is manifested;
  2. Submits for payments for duty and taxes and other charges arising from overseas items;
  3. Processes all documents and correspondences pertaining to the Clearing and Forwarding of sea freight;
  4. Prepares claims against shipping agents for short landed shipment or those received damaged or in broken conditions;
  5. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time


9. Post: Senior Supplies Officer- Stock Control

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Supplies Officer (Stock Control)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. CSP and Registered with NBMM
  4. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Inspects materials received from suppliers to ensure that they conform to quality and quantity as per official orders and company policies and procedures;
  2. Compiles stock consumptions records and advises management on fast moving, slow moving and obsolete materials to facilitate disposal;
  3. Updates records on the ERP database and advises on stock levels;
  4. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

10. Post: Senior Supplies Officer- Stores Operations

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Supplies Officer (Stock Control)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. CSP and Registered with NBMM
  4. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Take charge of stores operations;
  2. Supervises the Supplies Officer (Headquarter Stores)
  3. Inspects materials received from suppliers to ensure that they conform to quality and quantity as per official orders and company policies and procedures;
  4. Supervise placement of stores in respective locations;
  5. Issues of stores to indenters;
  6. Updates records on the ERP database and advises on received and issued items;
  7. Completes the necessary item receiving, storing and issuing documentation;
  8. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


11. Post: Business Development Manager

Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Director of Planning and Investment

Terms of Employment: Three years Contract(Renewable)

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Economics or Business Administration or Finance Management
  2. Computer literate

  1. At least 5 years in a Senior position in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. In-charge of the Business Development Section
  2. Advises on TPA Capital Structure, long term liabilities, Loan Policy and costs of Capital.
  3. Formulates TPA investment policy
  4. Advises management on investment opportunities and available options.
  5. Monitors external macro-economic indicators and assesses their impact on TPA’s performance
  6. Reviews investment proposals to establish financial viability.
  7. Undertakes business risk management.
  8. Reviews assessment of returns on investment and advice accordingly.
  9. Prepares periodic reports on the matters pertaining the section;
  10. Supervises, appraises staff and identifies development and training needs.
  11. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

        12. Post: Principal Business Development Officer- Capital Budget and Financing

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Business Development Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Economics or Business Administration or Finance Management
  2. Computer literate

  1. At least 5 years in a Senior position in a related field




    DUTIES

  1. Advises on TPA Capital Structure, long term liabilities, Loan Policy and costs of Capital.
  2. Advises on sourcing of finances for investments
  3. Evolves capital budgets and cash flow forecasts.
  4. Undertakes business risk management.
  5. Evaluates financial risks and advise accordingly.
  6. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

      13. Post: Principal Business Development Officer- Portfolio Analysis

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Business Development Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Economics or Business Administration or Finance Management
  2. Computer literate

  1. At least 5 years in a Senior position in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. In-charge of the Portfolio Analysis Unit
  2. Leads the tasks of analysis of investment proposals to establish financial viability.
  3. Coordinates monitors and evaluates the Authority’s Investment portfolio.
  4. Leads the task of analysing potential risks of investments.
  5. Makes an analysis of returns on investment.
  6. Advices on investment portfolio and diversification.
  7. Prepares periodical reports as required.
  8. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

      14. Post: Principal Research Officer

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Research and Statistics Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Economics, Statistics or Operations Research

  1. Computer literate

  1. At least 5 years in a Senior position in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Carries out research and compiles data for use by management.
  2. Leads the research, data analysis and report compilation process.
  3. Liaises with other units to collect data as required and interprets data including formats of presentation.
  4. Ensures timely availability of information for planning purposes
  5. Undertakes Operations Research and evolves models to guide planning decisions
  6. Conducts benchmark studies with a view of emulating what befits TPA
  7. Supervises, appraises staff and identifies development and training needs
  8. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor


      15. Post: Senior Business Development Officer- Portfolio Analysis

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Business Development Officer

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Economics or Business Administration or Finance Management
  2. Computer literate

  1. At least 3 years in a Senior position in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Makes analysis of investment proposals to establish financial viability.
  2. Coordinates monitors and evaluates the Authority’s Investment portfolio.
  3. Analyses potential risks of investments.
  4. Makes an analysis of returns on investment.
  5. Advices on investment portfolio and diversification.
  6. Prepares periodical reports as required.
  7. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

      16. Post: Senior Statistician

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Statistician

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Statistics or Operations Research

  1. Computer literate
  2. At least 3 years in a Senior position in a related field





    DUTIES

  1. Performs inferential statistical computations and advises on trends.
  2. Provides TPA statistics in a requested format to stake holders.
  3. Compiles and maintains statistical series relating to ports information.
  4. Compiles weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports.
  5. Undertakes statistical surveys.
  6. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

      17. Post: Senior Research Officer

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Research Officer

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Economics, Statistics or Operations Research

  1. Computer literate

  1. At least 5 years in a Senior position in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Carries out research and compiles data for use by Management.
  2. Leads the research, data analysis and report compilation process.
  3. Liaises with other units to collect data as required and interprets data including formats of presentation.
  4. Ensures timely availability of information for planning purposes
  5. Undertakes Operations Research and evolves models to guide planning decisions
  6. Conducts benchmark studies with a view of emulating what befits TPA
  7. Supervises, appraises staff and identifies development and training needs
  8. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

      18. Post: Senior Planning Officer- Projects & Private Participation

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Planning Officer- Projects and Private Participation

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period.

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Economics or Business Administration
  2. Computer literate
  3. At least 3 years in a Senior position in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Conducts studies to identify suitable areas for private participation;
  2. Recommend suitable options for private participation;
  3. Prepares implementation schedules and calculates implementation costs
  4. Monitors implementation progress to ensure that activities are carried out within the set time frame
  5. Provide information for preparation of implementation progress reports
  6. Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor


19. Post: Hydrography Manager

Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Director of Engineering

Terms of Employment: Three years Contract (Renewable)

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Hydrographic Survey
  2. Computer literate
  3. Recognised by relevant professional body
  4. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Advises management on hydrographic matters

  1. Carries out hydrographic surveys and monitors siltation build up in ports, and advises for timely dredging and land reclamation

  1. Measures tides at TPA ports for preparation of tide tables.

  1. Puts in place navigation aids at TPA ports and along the coast

  1. Updates and corrects navigation charts and communicates the same to the International and Local Maritime organs

  1. Conducts routine checks on buoys to ensure they are in the right geographical positions as per navigational charts for safe navigation

  1. Participates in the removal of debris and wrecks from TPA ports

  1. Supervises and appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs.

  1. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate superior

20. Post: Principal Rating and Land Surveyor

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Property Management Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Land Survey or Land Use Planning and Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. Registration with relevant Professional Body
  4. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

    1. Conducts land surveys/advises on how to carry out land surveys as required by TPA plans;
    2. Ensures availability and maintenance of land demarcations and boundaries;
    3. Advises on matters Carries out valuation of TPA buildings for internal management decisions like insurance, taxation and leasing.
    4. Keeps and maintains a register of buildings/plots for use by TPA.
    5. Ensure that rent is collected from those renting TPA properties.
    6. Prepares documents/certificates for renting and leasing TPA buildings
    7. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate superior

21. Post: Senior Administrative Officer (Capital Projects Coordination)

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Director of Engineering

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

    1. First degree in Business/Public Administration
    2. Computer literate
    3. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Responsible for capital projects coordination
  2. Maintains a register of capital works and monitors implementation of projects;
  3. Ascertains correctness of documents, fee notes and certificates against contracts;
  4. Budgeting and expenditure control on capital works;
  5. Checks/verifies payments and claims e.g. bill invoices, fee notes, certificate before payments
  6. Certifies project completion report
  7. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate superior

22. Post: Principal Research and Information Officer

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Marketing Research and Information Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration or Commerce (Marketing)
  2. Computer literate
  3. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Compiles information on business volume through ports, and from research is collected, analyzes and maintains it in safe custody;
  2. Participates in market survey and research on global cargo movements, potential markets, regional economic growth and the overall competitiveness of TPA ports, generates reports and presents issues of interest to management for action;
  3. Undertakes customer services research;
  4. Maintains TPA marketing databases;
  5. Designs models for data analysis based on TPA information requirements;
  6. Designs data collection instruments for research purposes;
  7. Applies relevant computer software to analyse collected data and compiles report accordingly;
  8. Reviews periodic statistical analyses for accuracy and proper interpretation;
  9. Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate superior

23. Post: Principal Marketing Officer

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Marketing Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration or Commerce (Marketing)
  2. Computer literate
  3. At least 5 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Participates in developing strategies for promoting TPA ports;
  2. Follows-up on shipping trends and economies, analyzes opportunities and advises accordingly;
  3. Seeks and reviews relevant research conducted elsewhere for the purpose of keeping informed and identifying opportunities;
  4. Advises the Marketing Manager on marketing policies and procedures;
  5. Undertakes promotional activities for TPA ports;
  6. Prepares market projections and assesses the impacts of marketing efforts;
  7. Advises on sound customer care;
  8. Undertake tariff reviews and route cost analysis;
  9. Set customer service standards;
  10. Develops and maintains a sound customer care programme;
  11. Follows-up implementation of procedures for catering to the needs of customers such as providing information on tariffs, claims investigations, and processing wavers;
  12. Makes follows-up with port managements to ensure that the customer care programme and procedures are properly implemented;
  13. Maintains contacts with port users so as to get their views on the level of service provided by TPA and attends to their immediate needs;
  14. Conducts marketing sensitization sessions to customers and evaluates the effectiveness of the programme;
  15. Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time

24. Post: Principal Human Resource Planning Officer

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Human Resource Development Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Business/Public Administration or Human Resource Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. At least 5 years in a related field





    DUTIES

  1. Participates in the formulation of Human Resource Development and training policies;
  2. Undertakes forecast for human resource skill requirements and availability thereby evolving Training Needs for TPA;
  3. Participates in the formulation of TPA human resource development and strategies;
  4. Participates in the compilation of human resource development budget;
  5. Advises the Principal HR Officer on training and available training opportunities;
  6. Compiles annual corporate training programmes and budget estimates;
  7. Evaluates the training offered and advises management on changes to be made;
  8. Prepares career development plans and succession programmes and ensures successful implementation;
  9. Prepares an effective integrated human resource system and data.
  10. Implements policies, procedures and standards, on human resource planning;
  11. Implements human resource plans that are in line with the approved corporate plan;
  12. Carries out analysis of demand and supply forecast of manpower for authority and recommends human resource action plans that would enhance optimal staffing.
  13. Carries out manpower accounting and audit and initiates measures to resolve imbalances;
  14. Manages an inventory of corporate staff establishment and disseminates it to management;
  15. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

25. Post: Senior Human Resources Officer (Training)

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Human Resource Development Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Business/Public Administration or Human Resource Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. At least 5 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Carries out development and training needs assessment in liaison with the other Divisions;
  2. Analyses the annual performance appraisal forms and compile development and training needs recommended by supervisors;
  3. Prepares training programmes for new and serving employees;
  4. Implements TPA training programme
  5. Liaises with the Principal Bandari College for implementation of tailor made training programmes based on the training needs established;
  6. Organizes nominations for employees to attend various courses which are useful to their areas of specialization;
  7. Prepares induction programmes for new employees and implements them;
  8. Fosters relations with relevant external training institutions and agencies and solicits technical assistance including training sponsorship;
  9. Establishes the impact of training programmes on employee performance and makes necessary recommendations to modify the training programmes;
  10. Prepares training budgets and ensuring adherence to approved levels;
  11. Participates in developing and reviewing training policies and procedures;
  12. Follows up performance of employees on training and conduct counseling for those in need;
  13. Monitors employee achievements and recommend for promotion those who have attained professional qualifications;
  14. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

26. Post: Principal Accountant – Ledger

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Manager - Financial Accounting

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree of Business Administration, Economics or Finance Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. Must have CPA (T) and NBAA Registration
  4. At least 3 years in a related field



    DUTIES

  1. Coordinates the functions of tax and administration and audit, internal and third party payments, maintenance of the ledger and cash and bank reconciliation;
  2. Ensures that payments are made in time and in accordance with TPA polices and procedures;
  3. Ensures safety and good custody of the company financial records;
  4. Handles correspondences from banks and other related institutions;
  5. Ascertains proper and optimal control systems and monitors accurate recording of financial transactions;
  6. Ensures that bank reconciliations are done as provided in the financial regulations;
  7. Ensures compliance to accounting standards and regulations.
  8. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

27. Post: Principal Accountant – Budgeting & Costing

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Manager - Financial Accounting

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree of Business Administration, Economics or Finance Management
  2. Computer literate
  3. Must have CPA (T) and NBAA Registration
  4. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

    1. Supervises consolidation of budgets;
    2. Exercises budgetary control for headquarters departments;
    3. Ensures implementation of budgetary control policies and procedures;
    4. Reviews reports from budget holders with a view of exercising budgetary control;
    5. Advises on revenue, costs and trends;
    6. Advises of financial performance improvement;
    7. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

29. Post: Principal Database Administrator

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Systems Development Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science .
  2. Certification by a relevant body in Database Management Systems, Systems Administration, or Software Development
  3. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Implements all changes in the database structure when need arises
  2. appropriate
  3. Assists users in developing scripts, and recovery processes.
  4. Ensure availability of back-ups and recovery within acceptable redundancy period
  5. Monitor database performance and undertakes fine tuning to enhance throughput of the application software
  6. Installs DBMS maintenance and update releases
  7. Recommends software products and utilities that enhance database throughput and usage.
  8. Installs and configures database software on servers and clients, including interface files
  9. Maintains security access to database for all production servers
  10. Provides consultation to Application Development on problem resolution related to databases.
  11. Establishes standards for database schema, naming conventions and database configurations.
  12. Undertake the quality of database schemas and software patches.
  13. Establishes notification and escalation procedures when responding to help desk calls.
  14. Performs regularly scheduled verification procedures and correct any errors.
  15. Monitors error logs and resolves database error conditions
  16. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

30. Post: Principal Business Systems Analyst

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Systems Development Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science.
  2. Certification by a professional relevant body
  3. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Works closely with users to identify business needs and the costs and benefits of implementing a computing solution
  2. Undertake and leads the tasks of feasibility studies and evolve appraisal for suitable IT solutions
  3. Constructs information technology (IT) definitions based on identified needs and appraisal;
  4. Liaises with other ICT experts to address networking and hardware needs
  5. Leads and coordinates the design of suitable system to provide the IT solution
  6. Supervise document general system designs based on the user anticipated requirements.
  7. Conduct systems reviews for the purposes of improvement
  8. Conducts systems test with respect to use requirements
  9. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

31. Post: Senior Business Systems Analyst-Port Operations

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Business Systems Analyst

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science.
  2. Certification by a professional relevant body
  3. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Works closely with users to identify business needs and the costs and benefits of implementing a computing solution
  2. Undertake fact findings and makes analysis of the same to obtain option for solution.
  3. Undertake feasibility studies and evolve appraisal for suitable IT solutions
  4. Conduct fact findings and evolve specifications
  5. Constructs information technology (IT) definitions based on identified needs and appraisal;
  6. Liaises with other ICT experts to address networking and hardware needs
  7. Design a suitable system to provide the IT solution
  8. Document a general system design based on the user anticipated requirements.
  9. Conduct systems reviews for the purposes of improvement
  10. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

        32. Post: Senior Business Systems Analyst - Enterprise Resource Planning

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Business Systems Analyst

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science.
  2. Certification by a professional relevant body
  3. At least 3 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Works closely with users to identify business needs and the costs and benefits of implementing a computing solution
  2. Undertake fact findings and makes analysis of the same to obtain option for solution.
  3. Undertake feasibility studies and evolve appraisal for suitable IT solution
  4. Conduct fact findings and evolve specifications
  5. Constructs information technology (IT) definitions based on identified needs and appraisal;
  6. Liaises with other ICT experts to address networking and hardware needs
  7. Design a suitable system to provide the IT solution
  8. Document a general system design based on the user anticipated requirements.
  9. Conduct systems reviews for the purposes of improvement
  10. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

33. Post: Senior Software Maintenance Officer

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Software Development Officer

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science.
  2. Competence in 3rd to 5th generation languages.
  3. At least 3 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Make studies and identify new requirements for adoptive software maintenance
  2. Diagnose faults and institute correction;
  3. Maintain logs of adoptive and corrective maintenance
  4. Assist users in developing macros for routine applications;
  5. Perform software trouble shooting
  6. Perform any other duties assigned.

34. Post: Network and Technical Support Manager

Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Director of Information and Communication Technology

Terms of Employment: Three years Contract (Renewable)

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science or Telecommunication Engineering
  2. Certified by CISCO Standards
  3. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. In-Charge of the Network and Technical Support;
  2. Ensure effective and efficient Networking and data communication in TPA;
  3. Provide connectivity and technical support to users;
  4. Provide network security assurance;
  5. Monitor TPA network performance;
  6. Coordinate and supervise the maintenance of internet, intranet, extranet and web applications;
  7. Develop and manage the network infrastructure;
  8. Advise management on ICT developments;
  9. Facilitate cross functional communication.
  10. Participate in the installation of operating systems and application software
  11. Coordinate and supervise the developing and maintaining of documentation that includes:
  • Description of physical configuration (diagram)
  • Operating system version, patches applied
  • Services used, sources and dependencies
  • Special considerations in configuration
  • Applications supported

  1. Maintain in safe custody software and tools
  2. Participate in the installation of operating systems and application software
  3. Maintain the operational software library
  4. Evaluates server performance, and recommends changes to the environment
  5. Assists Database Administration and Software Development sections in the installation of DBMS and software application
  6. Establishes network connections and provides and maintains directory services

35. Post: Principal Network and Technical Support Officer

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Network and Technical Support Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science or Telecommunication Engineering
  2. Certified by CISCO Standards
  3. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Responsible for the administration of WAM and LAN within the organization;
  2. Responsible for planning, designing and installing network to user premises.
  3. Lay down measure and check unwarranted connection to the network.
  4. In charge of system fault management in which he/she ensures proper fault management software is available and working;
  5. Responsible for planning and implementing user right, access and security.
  6. Answerable to all queries pertaining to user rights, access and security.
  7. In charge of implementing network Security, installing and ensuring operation of proper security management software.
  8. Responsible for network design and repair/update of existing network.
  9. In charge of implementing network performance management software and implementation.
  10. Identity group, assign access rights and security levels to network users.
  11. Establishes and controls systems access and security
  12. Coordinates protocols for operation within multi-user IT networks that provides voice, data and text transmission
  13. Checks systems in order to optimize performance and initiates recovery action after system failures
  14. Implements regular housekeeping procedures, including data backup
  15. Manages the distribution and retention of data on various storage devices
  16. Coordinates system updates and replacement of 'old' versions
  17. Ensure maintaining of data dictionaries
  18. Provides assistance in testing new equipment and systems
  19. Prepares technical reports on the operation of systems
  20. Provides training in systems use and access.
  21. Coordinate the work of support staff
  22. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

36. Post: Principal Web Management Officer

Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Web Management Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

    1. First degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science
    2. Network skills for MS Windows; Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) and CISCO Certification.
    3. Competence in relevant computer languages for web based applications.
    4. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Coordinate with TPA website advisory team to establish priorities for Website development;
  2. Design and undertake maintenance of the website;
  3. Maintains the web servers and related accessories;
  4. Undertakes programming/web scripting and code fusion, ASP, HTML, XML, Java Scripts, TELNETS, and Open Source;
  5. Install interactive software to facilitate updating of pages of different departments;
  6. Undertake web based database administration;
  7. Provide excellent customer service to all levels of users, and encourage timeliness and accuracy of web paged information and resolution of problems;
  8. Enforce compliance with applicable TPA requirements and policies of the website usage, security and standards;
  9. Monitor the frequency of people who visit the site for development planning purposes;
  10. Perform any other duties assigned.

37. Post: Coordination Manager (Sea Ports)

Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Director of Operations

Terms of Employment: Three years Contract (Renewable)

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Port and Harbour Administration/Business Administration/Economics/Transport and Logistics Management

  1. Must be Computer Literate

  1. At least 5 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Participates in the formulation of tariff for TPA port services;
  2. Assesses adequacy and the need for marine crafts at the sea ports and advises the Director of Operations accordingly;

  1. Advises on specifications regarding marine crafts and equipment supplied for the sea ports are as per specifications;

  1. Develops plans for craft and equipment replacement and disposal;

  1. Assists the Director of Operations in monitoring enforcement of policies and procedures on sea ports operations;

  1. Interprets and advises on sea port regulations and maritime law;

  1. Assists the Director of Operations in formulating and reviewing objectives and policies pertaining to sea ports operational services;

  1. Undertakes reviews of Sea Ports regulations;

  1. Determines sea port productivity levels and advises on improvement;

  1. Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

38. Post: Coordination Manager (Lake Ports)

Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Director of Operations

Terms of Employment: Three years Contract (Renewable)

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Port and Harbour Administration/Business Administration/Economics/Transport and Logistics Management

  1. Must be Computer Literate

  1. At least 5 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Participates in the formulation of tariff for TPA port services;
  2. Assesses adequacy and the need for marine crafts at the lake ports and advises the Director of Operations accordingly;

  1. Advises on specifications regarding marine crafts and equipment supplied for the lake ports are as per specifications;

  1. Develops plans for craft and equipment replacement and disposal;

  1. Assists the Director of Operations in monitoring enforcement of policies and procedures on lake ports operations;

  1. Interprets and advises on lake port regulations and maritime law;

  1. Assists the Director of Operations in formulating and reviewing objectives and policies pertaining to lake ports operational services;

  1. Undertakes reviews of lake Ports regulations;

  1. Determines lake port productivity levels and advises on improvement;

  1. Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

39. Post: Senior Communications Officer

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Headquarters

REPORTING TO: Principal Communications Officer (Publications and Media)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or International Relations;
  2. Must be Computer Literate

  1. At least 3 years in a related field


    DUTIES

  1. Supervises activities related to Publications and the Media;
  2. Drafts press releases and answers to queries on the operations of TPA;
  3. Participates in the preparation of TPA publications and promotional materials;
  4. Advise on suitable publishing and/or printing equipment and software;
  5. Produce TPA publications and distribute them in time;
  6. Undertake the preparation, publishing and printing of TPA annual reports;
  7. Follow-up to schedules of interviews/radio and TV programmes;
  8. Prepares TPA Newsletter and other publications
  9. Coordinates the preparation of TPA Calendars and diaries
  10. Disseminates all publications, news letters and calendars to those earmarked
  11. Collects and edits marine business oriented news
  12. Prepares TPA promotional materials;
  13. Participates in the production of suitable designs for TPA publications;
  14. Performs any other duties assigned from time to time

40. Post: Senior Systems Administrator

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Assistant Port Manager (Services)

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Information and Communication Technology or Computer Science or Telecommunication Engineering
  2. Certified by CISCO Standards
  3. At least 3 years in a related field



    DUTIES

  1. Coordinates and supervises Assistant Officers (Network Administration and Help Desk) in providing network technical support at the port;
  2. Leads subordinates to ensure that there is constant access to the server and the network and all other computer applications;
  3. Maintains log of status of functioning of the network including the faults and unusual events;
  4. Enforces compliance to the laid down procedures;
  5. Receives defective machines from user departments, analyses magnitudes of the problem, decides if the problem can be solved internally or outside;
  6. Ensure that all the machines sent out for repair are brought back;
  7. Prepare reports on machines that are beyond economic repair for a further step for replacement;
  8. Provides replies to queries pertaining to user rights and access;
  9. Implements controls on systems access;
  10. Checks systems in order to optimize performance and initiates recovery action after system failures;
  11. Implements regular housekeeping procedures, including data backup;
  12. Manages the distribution and retention of data on various storage devices;
  13. Ensure maintaining of data dictionaries;
  14. Coordinates matters related to database access and queries;
  15. Provides assistance in testing new equipment and systems;
  16. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

41. POST: Principal Pilot


Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Harbour Master

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Form VI
  2. Advanced Diploma and Officer of the Navigation Watch
  3. Computer Literate
  4. Class I Deck Officer Certificate of Competence
  5. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Supervises Sailing of ships/ other vessels for safe berthing & un- berthing within the Port.
  2. Ensures Piloting of Ships and other Vessels for safe berthing & unberthing within the Port as per approved procedures
  3. Controls piloting of Vessels/ Tugs beyond harbour boundaries within the approved procedures
  4. Pilots Tugs / Floating Crane for dry docking
  5. Ensures achievement of set departmental targets
  6. Ensures outgoing ship has a valid outward clearance before leaving their current bays,
  7. Ensures Pilot Log sheet and Masters Report are accurately feed up for billing purposes
  8. Ensures maintenance of accurate records
  9. Participates in developing departmental plans and strategies on ship berthing.
  10. Supervises, appraises staff and identifies development and training needs.
  11. Ensures ships berth in ports meets safety environmental control measures
  12. Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time

42. POST: Principal Tower Control Master


Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Harbour Master

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Control Tower Master Class I Or Equivalent
  2. Class 1 Certificate of Competence (FG), PLUS (GMDSS) and VTS Operator’s certificates.

  4. Computer Literate

  1. At least 5 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. In-charge of the control Tower
  2. Participates in development of operational plans for the section
  3. Ensures observance of safety measures and environmental management standards as per international requirements
  4. Analyses information & shift reports and summaries and submit to appropriate users
  5. Drafts and reviews operational procedures at the control tower and advice accordingly.
  6. Provides instructions, and directions to Tower users
  7. Identifies communication problems and report to Tower Control Master
  8. Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time

43. POST: Senior Tower Control Master


Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Principal Tower Control Master

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

    1. Form IV/VI
    2. Class 1 Certificate of Competence (FG), PLUS (GMDSS) and VTS Operator’s certificates.

    1. Computer Literate

    1. At least 3 years in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Participates in development of operational plans for the section
  2. Ensures implementation of section plans as per approved corporate strategic plan
  3. Ensures achievement of set section targets
  4. Ensures that safety measures and environmental management standards as per international requirements are observed.
  5. Analyses information & shift reports and summarizes and submits to appropriate users.
  6. Prepares quarterly, semi – annual and annual reports regarding the safety and traffic events.
  7. Undertakes staff administrative duties.
  8. Drafts and reviews Operational procedures at the control tower and ensures enforcement as per approved policies
  9. Provides instructions, directions and solves communication problems.
  10. Assesses and approves interpretation of information, pictures and the courses of action as per input from staff
  11. Coordinates Maritime communication to facilitate search and rescue operations as per approved procedures and policies
  12. Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time

        44. POST: Principal Operations Officer (Planning and Shipping-Container Terminal)


Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Container Terminal Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Shipping and Port Management/ Business/Administration/Commerce/Economics
  2. Computer Literate
  3. At least 5 years working experience in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Coordinates the functions of labour and operator pool management, container operations planning and handling of documentation;
  2. Supervises the production of operations plans that includes the ship berthing plans;
  3. Supervises the allocation and utilisation of equipment operators at the Terminal;
  4. Ensures availability of clerks and other labour at work points when need arises;
  5. the control information regarding container movement, receipts and deliveries;
  6. Performs any other related duties as may be assigned

45. POST: Oil Terminal Manager


Grade: TPSS 1

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Assistant Port Manager- Operations and Technical

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Chemical-Process Engineering
  2. Computer Literate

  1. At least 5 years working experience in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Participates in development of operational plans for the Terminal
  2. Ensures achievement of set targets of the Terminal
  3. Ensures implementation of routine & preventive maintenance related to SPM & KOJ including all associates fire & Safety requirements and flow meters.
  4. Ensures compliance of operations to safety and environmental management standards
  5. Handles safe piloting of ships in and out of the Oil Terminals within the set procedures and policies
  6. Coordinates the discharging and loading operations at SPM.
  7. Maintains records of all tankers and raises accurate billing for Revenue Charges within the set procedures, tariffs and policies
  8. Ensures that craft deployed for SPM purposes are kept up to date in terms of routine and preventive maintenance.
  9. Ensures proper implementation of all anti-pollution system as per approved procedures and policies in the Authority
  10. Coordinates all diving and under water operations and maintains accurate information;

  1. Ensures effective development and implementation of preventive maintenance programmes and schedules on Oil Terminal facilities.
  2. Supervise, appraises staff and identifies training and development needs.
  3. Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time

46. POST: Principal Marketing Officer


Grade: TPGS 8

Station: Dar es Salaam Port

REPORTING TO: Marketing and Commercial Manager

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First degree in Business Administration (Marketing)
  2. Computer Literate
  3. At least 5 years working experience in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Undertakes market research and maintain market information;
  2. Assists in carrying out tariff reviews;
  3. Undertakes port promotional activities such as TPA week events;
  4. Ensures that the service delivered are customer focused;
  5. Participates in the activities geared toward attraction of new markets;
  6. Performs any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

47. POST: Senior Supplies Officer, Tender Board


Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Tanga Port

REPORTING TO: Principal Supplies Officer

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. First Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Materials Management

  1. Computer Literate
  2. CSP or ISP/Registered with NBMM
  3. At least 3 years working experience in a related field

    DUTIES

    1. Ensures that tenders are floated in line with prescribed public procurement regulations for strategic sourcing;
    2. Takes minutes of Central Tender committee meetings and overseeing contracts execution and management;
    3. Ensures that supplies contracts are acceptable.
    4. Advises port management on tender processes and requirements;
    5. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

48. POST: Pilot i

Grade: TPGS 7

Station: Tanga Port

REPORTING TO: Harbour Master

Terms of Employment: Contract of Unspecified Period

REQUIRED QualificationS AND Experience

  1. Form VI
  2. Advanced Diploma and Officer of the Navigation Watch
  3. Class I Deck Officer Certificate of Competence
  4. Computer Literate
  5. At least 3 years working experience in a related field

    DUTIES

  1. Sails ships/ other vessels for safe berthing & un-berthing within the Port;
  2. Pilots Ships/ other Vessels for safe berthing & un-berthing within the Port;
  3. Pilots Vessels/ Tugs beyond harbour boundaries;
  4. Pilots Tugs / Floating Crane for dry docking;
  5. Ensures that all outgoing ships have valid outward clearance,
  6. Ensures Pilot Log sheet and Master Report are accurately filled up for billing purposes;
  7. Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time

Remuneration

Attractive salary within TPA salary scales/grade

    Mode of Application & Address

Interested candidates should submit their applications enclosing curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and testimonials and names and address of two referees to:

The Director of Human Resource Development and Administration

P. O. Box 9184

DAR ES SALAAM

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