ASSITANT TO THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) is a Government agency responsible to the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training for the promotion and quality assurance of universities, their programmes, staff, students and awards.
The Commission offices are currently located in the Meanmyke House along Garden Road (near TPDC Estate) Dar es Salaam. Being an equal opportunity employer, TCU now invites applications from Tanzanian males and females to fill the following challenging positions:

POSITION: ASSITANT TO THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Combine and prepare minutes of the Management and Commission Meetings; Prepare and coordinate all meetings for the executive Secretary and other Senior Officers of the Commission;
• Collect and analyze relevant information and reports for the Executive Secretary and other Senior Officers of the Commission;
• Under the guidance of the Executive Secretary and other Senior TCU Officers, prepare project documents to support the general development of TCU;
• Administer routine TCU internal evaluation activities;
• Prepare draft speeches, status reports for the Commission, Ministry and Universities;
• Handle all routine correspondences for the Executive Secretary;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Secretary or other semor officers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A masters degree in any field with a good command of English and Kiswahili
• Computer literacy is necessary.
• High degree of maturity and integrity;
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar/related position,
• Ability to work independently.

REMUNERATION

An attractive package awaits the successful candidate.



MODE OF APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

If you feel you meet the stated requirements for the advertised post and would like to serve the Tanzanian public through TCD, send your application to:

The Executive Secretary, The Tanzania Commission for Universities, P. O. Box 6562, DAR ES SALAAM.

Signed application letters must be accompanied by:

(a) Proof of Tanzanian citizenship (affidavits will not be accepted);
(b) Applicant's current CV and two passport size photographs in colour;
(c) Photocopies of academic and professional certificates;
(d) Names and full contact addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees;

All applications must be posted - personal delivery will not be entertained. Applications should reach the TCD latest by the close of business on 30tb April 2010.

NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED!