The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a statutory institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50-50 basis. The Authority is incorporated by the Acts of Parliament of the two contracting states, with its Registered Office and Headquarters being in Dar es Salaam, in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Authority has two Regional Administrative Centres, one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. TAZARA is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens of Tanzania and Zambia to fill the following positions.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for formulation and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for purchasing and supply of materials and other related requirements to enable the Authority undertake its business efficiently and effectively.
DUTIES
Duties will include evaluation and determination, on short and long term, material requirements necessary for efficient and effective operations, provide timely advise on quantity and quality of stock position and control items. The ideal candidate shall direct coordinate and control procurements of approved requirements and ensure, adherence to standards and procedures in terms of quantity, quality, specifications and price. He/She shall manage and control systems and procedures for procurement, warehousing, inventory control, disposal, utilization and accounting of stocks, plants and machinery.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be holders of a University Degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent with professional qualifications in the field of purchasing and at least 5 years of experience at Senior Management level.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified candidates should write to the address below justifying their suitability and enclose detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, two names of referees, reliable contact details, including an e-mail address, if any:-
The Human Resources Manager, T AZARA Head Office, P.O. Box 2834, Dar es Salaam-TANZANIA or The Human Resources Manager T AZARA Lusaka Office POBox 31784 Lusaka-ZAMBIA
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 July 2010. Candidates are advised to note that only those who make it to the short-list shall be contacted. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply
