The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) invites applications from suitably
qualified Tanzanian candidates to fill the post identified below. Applicants who had
applied for the post on the basis of the previous advertisement are encouraged to re-apply
if they are still interested in the job.
The Fair Competition Commission is an independent Government Body established
under the Fair Competition Act, 2003 (No. 8 of 2003) to promote and protect effective
competition in trade and commerce and to protect consumer from unfair and misleading
market conduct. The ultimate goal of the Act is to increase efficiency in the production,
distribution and supply of goods and services. Challenging employment opportunity
exists at FCC.
DIRECTOR OF ANTI-COUNTERFEIT - FCC/DAA/01/09
Job Descriptions:
The Director of Anti- Counterfeits will report to the Director General. The successful
candidate will be responsible for:
• Advising and supporting the Director General on all matters relating to
the fight against counterfeits.
• Assisting the Director General in carrying out the duties and functions
of combating counterfeits as stipulated in the Merchandise Marks Act
1963 as amended.
• Overall management of the FCC’S Anti – Counterfeits Division.
In particular the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
(a) carrying out supervisory role in respect of investigations and
enforcement of matters concerning counterfeit products that infringe
trademarks;
(b) Supervising proceedings before the court in manner stipulated under
the Merchandise Marks Act;
(c) Overall control of Entry Points of goods department;
(d) Overall supervision of counterfeits Tracing and Monitoring department
devising ways and means of tracing counterfeits in go-downs, retail
shops and private premises;
(e) Overall supervision of Anti-counterfeits Enforcement department;
(f) Overall supervision of awareness campaigns, education, destruction of
goods, logistics, and penalties;
(g) Liaison with other divisions of FCC dealing with Competition and
Consumer issues;
(h) Monitoring the performance of the directorate against agreed
performance targets.
Personal specifications:
• A graduate of a recognized university;
• At least ten years experience in one or more of the fields of management,
economics, finance or law;
• Solid management experience and excellent interpersonal and
communication skills;
• Experience in Competition and Consumer issues will be an added
advantage;
• GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidate should have high level of initiative, integrity, and enthusiasm
and ambition with proven track record of significant achievements. Candidate
should demonstrate that they are unlikely to have a conflict of interest under the
provisions of the Act.
FCC will offer the right candidate competitive remuneration package
commensurate with responsibilities of the position, experience and qualifications.
FCC is an equal opportunity organisation and therefore Males and Females with
qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Applications attaching photocopies of Certificates and transcripts, detailed
Curriculum Vitae stating names of three referees and quoting the Reference
Number of the Post on both the letter and envelop, should be forwarded to the
Fair Competition Commission using the address below so as to reach the
Commission by 30th November, 2009.
Candidates selected for interview will have their names posted in appropriate
media. Any soliciting and canvassing will automatically disqualify the applicant.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
FAIR COMPETITION COMMISSION
CRDB HEAD OFFICE BUILDING,
7TH FLOOR,
AZIKIWE STREET,
P.O. BOX 7883,
DAR ES SALAAM.
